Ogeechee College of Technology's 2023-2024 Dinah Culbreth Wayne, Exceptional Adult Georgians in Literacy Education (EAGLE) President James Henderson, was honored this week with a trip to the State Institute for Leadership in Atlanta. While preparing, I received an award from the OTC faculty.
The 2024 Dinah Culbreath Wayne Eagle Leadership Institute will recognize students who have excelled in adult education classes and programs at a three-day event in Atlanta from March 25-27. and provide sessions to develop leadership skills for its students.
Henderson, a Brooklett native, graduated from the adult education program in 2023. His desire to learn and enthusiasm allowed him to earn his qualification in less than 6 months.
“No matter what your circumstances may be, adult education options offer students the opportunity to succeed,” Henderson said. “It opened up a lot of doors that I never thought would be available to me.”
Ms. Henderson is currently enrolled at East Georgia State University, where she plans to further her college education, earn a bachelor's degree, and eventually become an English instructor. He hopes to someday use what he has learned to teach English abroad.
“Not only is James a dedicated student, he also spends a lot of time volunteering and giving back to the community,” said Nakya Canty, OTC Career Transition Specialist. “He is a great example of how adult education can help advance your career and we hope to encourage others to pursue their qualifications as well.”
For more information about OTC's adult education programs, visit www.ogeecheetech.edu/social.
About Ogeechee College:
Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a division of Georgia's Technical College System. OTC offers student-centered academic and vocational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels. OTC leverages traditional distance learning methodologies in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training. For more information, visit www.ogeecheetech.edu.
