Debbie Dawson-Gunther, P.E., M.S.听澳门蓝月亮 Automation & Industrial Technology Instructor maintains high standards for her students.
Debbie Dawson-Gunther, P.E., M.S., enjoys 鈥渨atching the light bulb go on鈥� when her students understand a new concept.
Dawson-Gunther joined 澳门蓝月亮鈥檚 full-time faculty as its Automation & Industrial Technology Instructor in January 2019, after teaching as a part-time instructor at the college. Since then, she has revised automation curriculum while teaching automation classes and works in the skilled trades open lab on 澳门蓝月亮鈥檚 Greenville campus. She also continues to revise technical programs to provide students with opportunities to earn industry credentials including Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA), American Welding Society (AWS), and National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
鈥淎n educator is responsible for creating an environment that is conducive to learning 鈥� a place where students are able to turn ideas, theories and concepts into practical skills,鈥� Dawson-Gunther said. 鈥淚n the technical arena, this environment must also provide students with foundational knowledge and the desire for lifelong learning in order to meet the changing needs in industry.鈥�
With nearly 30 years of industry and teaching experience, Dawson-Gunther said she has had the unique opportunity to contribute to the shaping of society and the future.
鈥淎s a professional engineer, I place an emphasis on my own professional development allowing me to enhance curriculum and provide service with the most relevant industry knowledge possible,鈥� she said. 鈥淎s an educator, I have developed and delivered relevant programs to meet both student and industry needs.
鈥淚 maintain high standards for my students,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t is important that I help them learn how to learn, how to effectively solve problems and how to judge the long-range impact of their solutions and recommendations on society.
鈥淚 challenge them in ways that will benefit them and provide a sense of accomplishment,鈥� she added.