Office of the President

Choose Kindness.

Wings of Kindness. Be Bold. Be Fearless. Be Confident. Be Kind.

Throughout its history, Tennessee Tech has been known for its basic sense of values, work ethic and culture of kindness. Now, it’s time to recognize those among us who demonstrate kindness to others in various ways through Wings of Kindness.

Nominate an Act of Kindness Wings of Kindness Winners

Tech First Lady Kari Oldham launched Wings of Kindness as a special initiative to recognize students, faculty, staff and others across campus for choosing kindness in today’s busy, often hectic world. Described in her own words, she said kindness is often displayed by “simple acts such as opening a door for someone, taking time to say please and thank you, making eye contact and smiling, paying an unsolicited compliment, helping campus visitors feel welcome, or cleaning up someone else’s mess.”

These are simple but selfless acts that powerfully demonstrate the importance of someone other than self. Maya Angelou put it this way, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people forget what you did, but people never forget how you made them feel.”

Please nominate someone you have seen go above and beyond to show an unusual act of kindness to others. Tech First Lady Kari Oldham and President Oldham will be recognizing these individuals with Wings of Kindness.

Wings of Kindness Winners

Wings of Kindness Award

Mich Turpeau
Kindness in McCord, game night host

Debbie Gunnels
Humble kindness, brightens lives of CDL children

Lee Ann Shipley
Kindness in the classroom

Dr James Baier
Brings kindness to all he does for students

James Hammons
Bakes fudge brownies to make tests a little easier

Brittany Bajo
Welcoming kindness in her home for prospective grad student

Hannah Buckner
Raised charity money through puppy kissing booth

Nathan Anderson
Kindness demonstrated by listening

Jake Oligny
Kindness in every greeting

Jessie Greene
Warm and welcoming kindness, looks for opportunity

Lisa Rice
Shares ice cream and popcorn to calm others

Sylvia Horne
Kindness helps others overcome fear of public speaking

Hunter Dinger
Kindness and knowledge of Jeeps helped stranded student

Nathan Morgan
Loves volunteering, led Tech volunteers in tornado cleanup

Abigail Faith Thomas
Opens doors, gives generously, volunteers in tornado cleanup

Dr. Robby Sanders
Generously gives students his time and attention

Yunus Quraishi
Often caught in simple acts of kindness, holds doors, gives smiles

Cheri Hunter
Donates to Clothes Closet, shared umbrella and ride on rainy day

Vanessa Curry
Visited student who suffered storm damage

Michael Davis
Caring attitude toward fellow students

Kim Williams
Shows extraordinary dedication to students who need health services

Devon Cotter
Gave extraordinary empathy and time to fellow students

Lisa Bowman
Makes all feel welcome at the Counseling Center

Leigh Ann Ray
Unparalleled selflessness in the COVID-19 situation

Face Shield Crews
Worked day and night to meet local, state needs

Coach Alexander & Football Team
Shared kindness visits to nursing homes

Mason Hilliard
Leads with kindness, answers every call for help

1000+ Student Volunteers
Defined Wings Up with tornado response

Michelle Huddleston
Untiring kindness and attention to tornado victims, volunteers

David Burnett
Donated to Food Pantry for those in need to purchase groceries

Charlene McClain
Alerted helpers to needs of mother needing milk for three children

Wings of Kindness Awards

Nominate An Act of Kindness

Inaugural Recipient:

Jake Hoot Playing at a Concert

Jake Hoot

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