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Cocoa T. Dixon, PhD

Associate Department Head, Life Sciences

Wake Technical Community College

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Beyond the lecture hall: shaping a career in community college teaching

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Dr. Dixon is a passionate and innovative educator deeply committed to promoting and enhancing student success in higher education. With nearly two decades of teaching and training experience across diverse educational settings, she has a proven track record in leading curriculum development, instructional enhancement, and fostering holistic student success.

Currently, serving as the Associate Department Head of Life Sciences at Wake Technical Community College, Dr. Dixon oversees a wide range of responsibilities including faculty recruitment, development, and performance management. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, she plays a pivotal role in fostering professional growth across the institution, driving strategic initiatives that contribute to the holistic development of both students and faculty.

Dr. Dixon holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Shaw University, a Master of Science in Biology from North Carolina Central University, a post-graduate certificate in Public Health Concepts from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development from North Carolina State University.