Michelle Payne

Michele Payne serves as Program Chair and Associate Professor of Surgical Technology at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. She holds an MAEd in Adult Education from East Carolina University and dual degrees from Cabarrus College (BS in Health Services Leadership/Management and AS in Surgical Technology, summa cum laude). Her expertise lies in surgical technology education and healthcare leadership.

• Board Director, Association of Surgical Technologists
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Research interests focus on advancing surgical technology education and adult healthcare training methodologies. Active in curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration within healthcare education.
Professional contributions include leadership in program accreditation and faculty development initiatives.

No publications listed but maintains active engagement in professional organizations and educational innovation.