Title: Professor of English
Company: Wake Technical Community College
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Elena Fleggas, Professor of English at Wake Technical Community College, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Higher Education.
Ms. Fleggas has established a distinguished career in higher education, marked by rapid advancement and a commitment to student-centered pedagogy. In 2025, she was promoted to professor of English at Wake Technical Community College. This significant milestone reflects her dedication and expertise at a notably young age within the competitive field of academia, as she progressed through the academic ranks from lecturer to assistant professor, associate professor and now full professor by the age of 35. Ms. Fleggas considers these accomplishments a testament to her perseverance and professional excellence.
While serving as an associate professor of English on campus from 2022 to 2025, Ms. Fleggas founded, directed and advised the college’s chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, the national English honor society for two-year colleges, beginning in 2022. Her leadership in this capacity has provided students with opportunities for academic recognition and engagement beyond the classroom. Ms. Fleggas was also appointed as the deputy chair of the quality enhancement plan during 2023, where she played a pivotal role in promoting collaborative learning across disciplines. That same year, she contributed her expertise as an intern and teaching assistant supervisor at North Carolina State University, helping to broaden her experience in academic administration and mentorship.
From 2019 to 2022, Ms. Fleggas served as an assistant professor at Wake Technical Community College. Her early years were marked by her transition from adjunct roles, where she taught across multiple campuses without compensation for responsibilities outside the classroom, to a full-time temporary position created specifically for her due to her exemplary performance. This role soon became permanent, allowing Ms. Fleggas to focus on teaching approximately 120 students each semester and between 48 and 60 students every summer since 2016.
Ms. Fleggas began her teaching career in 2014 as an English instructor at both Wake Technical Community College and Durham Technical Community College. She also worked as a writing and study skills tutor at Wake Technical Community College from 2014 to 2015. Her foundational experiences included serving as a certified writing tutor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Learning Center from 2012 to 2014, following a 2013 teaching internship with the university’s English department. Additionally, Ms. Fleggas worked as a writing tutor and teaching assistant at New Hanover High School in 2011.
Ms. Fleggas’s educational background has been instrumental in shaping her approach to teaching and scholarship. She studied at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature with a minor in creative fiction writing in 2012, followed by a Master of Arts in English literature in 2014. Ms. Fleggas’s academic journey was distinguished by honors that included the Chancellor’s Achievement Award. Her professional development is further supported by several certifications, including EPIC certification and an international tutor program certification, as well as the completion of several professional courses.
Throughout her career, Ms. Fleggas has developed significant expertise in American literature, writing and inquiry, writing and research across disciplines, equity-based pedagogy and silent Socratic dialogue. Her commitment to advancing these areas is evident through her active membership in professional organizations, such as the Two-Year College English Association.
In her free time, Ms. Fleggas enjoys writing fiction and articles. She is eager to expand her efforts in reaching students by evolving her pedagogy to address emerging trends, such as the use of artificial intelligence in writing instruction. She is also committed to equipping students with ethical skills for academic and professional success while continuing to publish articles that share effective teaching practices with educators worldwide. With ongoing dedication to growth both personally and professionally, Ms. Fleggas remains focused on making a lasting impact within higher education.
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