Associate Professor, Biology
(276) 223-4824
dspraker@wcc.vccs.edu
121 B Fincastle Hall
Student/Office Hours
Monday - 9:00 - 12:30
Tuesday and Thursday - 10:45 - 11:00 and 1:45 - 5:00
Tuesday and Thursday - 10:45 - 11:00 and 1:45 - 5:00
Hometown
Rural Retreat, VA
High School Attended
Rural Retreat High School
Degrees and Certifications
B.S. Biology and Adolescent Education, Bluefield State College
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction in Science, Virginia Tech
M.S. Science and Technology Studies in Society, Virginia Tech
Attended Montana State University
Attended Old Dominion University
Attended New York College of Chiropratic Medicine
Awards
Rising Star WCC
Service Award WCC
International Who’s Who of Professional Business Women
Golden Key International Honor Society
Who’s Who of American Women
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Cambridge Who’s Who Among Professional Women in Education
Who’s Who in American Education
Pulaski County Schools, Teacher of the Month
National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers
Special Interests
Canoeing
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Boating
Farming
Tubing
Golfing
Biking
Art and Nature
Publications:
Fall 2009: Author of Green Sage Publication encyclopedia entry for Dubai Green Eco-City.
Contributing Author: Green Cities: An A-to-Z Guide (The SAGE Reference Series on Green Society: Toward a Sustainable Future-Series Editor: Paul Robbins) by Nevin Cohen (May 3, 2010) Pages 315-317.
The best thing about working at WCC is...
students of all ages and backgrounds!