Atlanta, GA – South Georgia Technical College’s 2024 Adult Education Instructor Dr. Robbie Edalgo attended the Technical College System of Georgia Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Institute at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia recently. Dr. Edalgo teaches on the SGTC Crisp County Center campus.
Top Adult Education students and instructors from across the state were present at the event. Patria Brown from the Cobb County School District was named TCSG’s 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year. Rhea Brashear from Southern Regional Technical College won the 2024 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.
Technical College System of Georgia Board Chairman, Dr. Artesius Miller, TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier, and TCSG Assistant Commissioner for Adult Education, Dr. Cayanna Good, presided at the event and recognized each of the outstanding adult education instructors from the 22 Technical Colleges in Georgia as well as the top Adult Education students.
"The Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Awards highlight the transformative impact of adult education on individuals, families, and communities in Georgia,” said TCSG Commissioner, Greg Dozier. TCSG’s Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Award recognizes and honors students from throughout the state who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in adult education programs. Each March, the local EAGLE winners and the top Adult Education instructors are the guests of a three-day conference in Atlanta.
The EAGLE award was established to recognize and reward excellence among students who are studying for or have completed their high school equivalency. Every EAGLE delegate is considered an ambassador and spokesperson for literacy serving local communities and the state by promoting lifelong learning. In addition to serving as volunteer role models for family members, friends, neighbors and co-workers, EAGLE delegates serve as mentors, peer tutors, and recruiters of other students into local adult education programs.
South Georgia Technical College offers adult education/high school equivalency classes in seven counties: Sumter, Marion, Crisp, Schley, Webster, Macon, and Taylor. Morning, afternoon, evening, and online classes are available. For more information, contact the SGTC adult education office at (229) 931-2565.