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Phi Theta Kappa Advisors Take Spotlight

Friday, April 27, 2018|By Britten, Casey

IN PHOTO (from left): Jen McIntosh, Sarah Rivet, Wolfgang Wallschlaeger

Three advisors for Fox Valley Technical College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Beta Epsilon Omicron student organization received awards at the annual Wisconsin Regional PTK Convention, held this year in Appleton.

Jen McIntosh, communication skills instructor, Sarah Rivet, employment instructor, and Wolfgang Wallschlaeger, counselor, earned the 2018 state Distinguished Advisor Team award from PTK, with Wallschlaeger also winning a Paragon individual honor for exemplary student advisement.  

PTK is an international society that recognizes the academic achievements of two-year college students while providing them with opportunities to grow as scholars and leaders.

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