Atlanta – The Technical College System of Georgia’s Office of Adult Education recognized 37 men and women for their achievement in adult education during a luncheon held today at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta.

The Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) program honored the 37 as delegates to the state Office of Adult Education’s Leadership Institute, which was held in Atlanta February 13 -15.

The EAGLE delegates were chosen from among the more than 84,000 adult learners in the state who are working to achieve their GEDs.  They were nominated by their instructors and each represents a technical college or local school system that provides adult education programs.  They earned their statewide recognition based on their hard work to obtain their GED and through their excellent character, positive attitude, superb classroom attendance and outstanding leadership.

Georgia’s 2008 EAGLE delegates were presented their award at the close of the luncheon by Ron Jackson, the Commissioner for the Technical College System of Georgia. Jackson noted that each is considered an ambassador and spokesperson for Georgia’s adult education and GED program.  “These men and women are role models for others who want to obtain their GED,” said Jackson. “I take great pride in knowing that each delegate demonstrates leadership qualities wherever they are – their homes, communities, workplaces and, most assuredly, in their classrooms.”

Congratulations to the Georgia’s 2007 EAGLE delegates:

William Bell, Albany Technical College
Tommy Floyd, Altamaha Technical College
Lynn O’Bryant, Appalachian Technical College
Mark Rucker, Athens Technical College
Hassan Shadeed, Atlanta Public Schools
Ruthie Pascal, Augusta Technical College
Willie Spikes, Central Georgia Technical College
Marion Reese, Clayton County Public Schools
Simone Hughes, Coastal Georgia Community College
Lauren Ward, Cobb County School District
Doris Reynolds, Coosa Valley Technical College
Kathy Broome, Dalton State College
Emma Cox, Decatur County Schools
Abekoe Denkey, DeKalb Technical College
Johnson Jackson, East Central Technical College
LaWanda Roundtree, Flint River Technical College
Jennifer Garner, Griffin Technical College
Lenore Delibero, Gwinnett Technical College
Heather Gilman, Heart of Georgia Technical College
Jonathan Augustus, Lanier Technical College
Dantever Hicks, Middle Georgia Technical College
Jerald Copeland, Moultrie Technical College
LaToya Stewart, Muscogee County Schools
John Touralack, North Georgia Technical College
Levi Redman, North Metro Technical College
Rhonda Greene, Northwestern Technical College
Danielle Wadley, Ogeechee Technical College
April Musgrove, Okefenokee Technical College
L’Oreal Danford, Sandersville Technical College
Jamar Hill, Savannah Technical College
Sheila Owens, South Georgia Technical College
Janet Villagomez, Southeastern Technical College
Roxie Kelley, Southwest Technical College
Evelyn Norris, Swainsboro Technical College
Lynette Adams, Valdosta Technical College
Linh Wight, West Central Technical College
Courtni Schwiederek, West Georgia Technical College

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