"The educators at the Terry Campus have greatly broadened my horizons, and if now I am found worthy of their praise and recognition, then it is only through excellent instruction, extreme professionalism, and patient mentoring that I desire to emulate what I have admired in all of them. "
Delaware Technical & Community College, Terry Campus -
Associate Degree, Business Administration, 1984
Diploma, Practical Nursing, 1988
Associate Degree, Nursing, 1992
Working on a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at Wilmington College
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical floor, Ortho Unit, Kent General Hospital, 1992-1996, 2000-present Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical-Surgical floor, Ortho Unit Kent General Hospital, 1988-1992 School Nurse, Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI), 1996-1999
Adjunct Instructor, Delaware Tech, Terry Campus, Workforce Training, 1996-present Adjunct Instructor, Polytech Adult Education, 1996-present Staff Nurse, Westminster Village Nursing Home, 2000-2001
Honors:
Excellence in Nursing, Kent General Hospital Kent General All-Stars
Honored by 4-H for hosting an exchange student from New Zealand
Certificate of Appreciation and Lifetime Membership in the Terry Campus Alumni Association Who's Who in American Junior Colleges
Community Service:
Past President, 4-H Leaders Association Former Leader, Westville 4-H Club Lector at Holy Cross Church
Eucharistic Minister at Capitol Nursing Home and The Heritage Rosary Club Coordinator for Holy Cross Youth Group Co-chair, Italian Booth, International Food Festival
Fundraising for Veterans of Foreign Wars and Shepherd Place Kent General Hospital Infection Control Committee
Highlights of Service to Delaware Tech:
Past president and active member, Terry Campus Alumni Association Volunteer for the annual alumni phone-a-thon
Participates in the Terry Campus faculty and staff appreciation days
Family:
Husband: Robert
Children: Robert J. Pritchett, David E. Pritchett (deceased), and Marvin E. Pritchett Grandchildren: Patricia Bree Pritchett and David Tyler Pritchett
“Delaware Tech graduates don’t just have a degree, they have the knowledge. When a student says, ‘I can’t’ an instructor here says, ‘Why not?.”
Delaware Technical & Community College, Terry Campus
Associate Degree, Business Administration, 1987
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 1997
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), 1997
Currently enrolled in the Wilmington College Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
Financial Management System Specialist, Department of Finance, State of Delaware, 1988-present Adjunct Instructor, Delaware Tech, Terry Campus, Business Technology, 1994-present Tax Preparer, H&R Block, 1994-present
Accountant II, Delaware State Housing Authority, 1984-1988 Medical Office Assistant, Paul F. Emery, MD, 1980-1982
Professional Memberships:
Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Honors:
State of Delaware, Division of Accounting, Unsung Hero Award, 2001 State of Delaware, Division of Accounting Employee of the Year, 1998
Division of Accounting, Special Achievement Awards, annually 1994-1997 Outstanding Business Graduate, 1987 Graduated with high honors
Community Service:
For the past 22 years, provided pro bono income tax preparation assistance for elderly and handicapped Mentors Business Professional Society (BPS) students
Tutors students for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam
Highlights of Service to Delaware Tech:
Member, Terry Campus Alumni Association Volunteer for annual alumni
Member, Business Professionals Society (BPS)
Family:
Husband, Chuck, was awarded posthumously the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000
Two children.: Edward and Kathleen
Two grandchildren: Jesse and Karyann
"The more educated I become, the more I realize just how much there is to learn. Life is a continual learning process, and my perceptions come from my limited experience here on earth. Higher education has been very humbling for me.”
Delaware Technical & Community College Terry Campus – Associate Degree, Business Administration, 1993
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management, Wilmington College, 1996
Master of Science Degree, Human Resource Management, Wilmington College, 1997
Director of Personnel, Psychotherapeutic Services, 1997 - present
Assistant Director of Personnel, Psychotherapeutic Services, 1995-1997
Executive Assistant to Corporate Officers, Psychotherapeutic Services, 1994-1995 Director of Support Services, Psychotherapeutic Services, 1991-1993
Supervisor of Clerical Services, Psychotherapeutic Services, 1989-1991 Administrative Assistant, Psychotherapeutic Services, 1989-1989
Adjunct Instructor, Delaware Tech, Terry Campus, Workforce Training, 1998-present
Professional Memberships:
Delaware Employment Council
Honors:
Award of Excellence, Psychotherapeutic Services, 1991 Most Outstanding Graduate, 1993
Who's Who in American Junior Colleges
Community Service:
Sunday school teacher, youth leader, Sunday school secretary, Vacation Bible School teacher Missionary sponsor consistently for over 16 years
Volunteer for Heritage Assistant Living Facility in Dover Project Angel Tree Sponsor
Financed needy children and families for church events
Contributed to needy families for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Fundraising for Phi Theta Kappa, Terry Campus Alumni Association, Alpha Beta Gamma Volunteer for a local career fair, science fair, and Choices Program Guardianship of seven children over the past 20 years
Volunteer teacher for Phi Theta Kappa workshops, Alumni Professional Day, Boys Youth Program, Christian School, and substitute college teacher
Highlights of Service to Delaware Tech:
Past president and active member, Terry Campus Alumni Association, participating in numerous events
Volunteer mentor for students in Workforce Training Program
Family:
Husband: Joe
Children: Rose, Marcia, Cheri, Robert, and Kristen
Sister, Ada Twitchell, was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000