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Meet the Faculty and Staff

Daphne Chaniz-Rico

Daphne Chaniz-Rico is a nursing instructor at Delaware Tech’s Stanton Campus. She started at the College in 2017. Prior to working at the College, Chaniz-Rico served as a health service administrator for a clinic, and as an Emergency Department nurse. Chaniz-Rico is also Miss Newark Delaware for America and will be competing to become Miss Delaware for America in April. Her platform is education.


Q: How do you define student success?

“I define success as finding what you’re passionate about, and staying motivated to accomplish your goals. I believe that student success is staying passionate, resilient and staying focused on your goals no matter the outcome. For my students, I would define student success as discovering what career field they are passionate about and continuing to pursue it with the goal of reaching graduation.”

Q: What is your favorite thing about Delaware Tech?

“My favorite thing about Delaware Technical Community College is that it offers comprehensive educational opportunities that contribute to our community to include transfer education, careers, and links to lifelong learning. I graduated from a community college similar to Delaware Tech in my hometown and had the opportunity to obtain employment after graduation. I am so grateful to work for an educational institution that offers the same opportunities for their students. I also love how Delaware Tech is committed to student success for career, personal advancement and higher education.”

Q: What hobbies or interests do you have outside of the college?

“I love to spend time with my son, friends, and family. I have an 8-year-old son, we go to the park, enjoy playing sports, sporting events and spending time with friends and family. We also connect with our community by volunteering. I enjoy going concerts, sports events, reading, and running. I am part of an indoor soccer league. I am also in a doctorate program in the dissertation phase.”

Q: Do you have a favorite memory of your time at Delaware Tech thus far?

“I am passionate about students pursuing their education. I love to see students grow and learn through the nursing program and reach their goal as nursing graduates. One of my favorite memories is the nursing pinning ceremony because it's a special ceremony to honor our nursing students and welcome them into the field of nursing. Just getting through the nursing program is a big milestone for students so to have the opportunity to reflect on their hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments is so special.”

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Daphne Chaniz-Rico
Daphne Chaniz-Rico

Job Title
Nursing Instructor

Started Working at Delaware Tech
2017

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