Biography
Andy Gambill is a native North Carolinian having grown up in Wilkes County and is
an alum of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ. During his time at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ,
he graduated with a degree in Print Media from the Communication Department. He also
graduated from the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Honors College.<br>After receiving
his Master's degree from NC State, he taught Public Speaking at Durham Technical Community
College, Methodist College, and Fayetteville Technical Community College. His time
in Fayetteville included involvement in a program where he taught Public Speaking
to multiple sections of Special Forces soldiers from Fort Bragg.<br>However, in 2011,
Andy realized a dream when he was hired at his alma mater to teach in the Communication
Department. He is happy to be helping students in the never-ending battle of nerves
versus public speaking. He derives great enjoyment out of helping students to overcome
their fears of public speaking and become well-rounded communicators in all facets
of communication.<br>In 2021, Andy earned a Masters in Divinity from Southeastern
Baptist Theological Seminary. Currently he provides Biblical counseling on the side.
Andy and his wife Amanda now live in Murphy, North Carolina with their daughters Sophia
and Olivia.
Teaching Interests
Public Speaking, Communication 201, Interpersonal Communication, Conflict Management