Congratulations to SPC President Tonjua Williams for being named a 2020 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Paragon President! This award recognizes new college presidents, CEOs and chancellors for their outstanding support of student success.
Williams was nominated by chapter members with SPC’s Seminole Campus chapter of PTK, Beta Theta Omega.
“I’m honored to be named a PTK Paragon President this year,” Williams said. “This award is especially meaningful to me because the recipients are student-nominated, and I cannot thank PTK students enough for their hard work and campus leadership. Their dedication to making sure that all of their peers are Titan strong is truly admirable. I’m happy to support such a wonderful group of student leaders!”
Phi Theta Kappa is an International Honor Society for two-year colleges. SPC has five chapters, located at the Seminole, St. Petersburg/Gibbs, Clearwater and Tarpon Campuses, as well as one at the Health Education Center.
PTK Adviser Kelly Rich said Williams’ impact on PTK has been extraordinary.
“Over the last two years, she has spent time blending her chapters and truly showcasing how integral PTK is to the student success of St. Petersburg College,” Rich said. “She is continually working on initiatives to promote the growth of Phi Theta Kappa on all campuses.”
President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner celebrated Williams’s commitment to student leadership.
“I applaud you for taking an active interest in the leadership development of your Phi Theta Kappa students,” Tincher-Ladner said.
Williams will be honored at PTK’s annual convention in April at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center near Dallas.