The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) named the 2024 Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Award winner for outstanding achievement in the state’s adult education program. 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.
TCSG State Board Chairman, Dr. Artesius Miller, TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier, and TCSG Assistant Commissioner for Adult Education, Dr. Cayanna Good, presented the awards during the annual Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Institute at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia on March 26 and 27.
“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. “Patria and Rhea exemplify the dedication and resilience that make adult education such a vital component of our state’s educational landscape. We commend their remarkable achievements and celebrate their commitment to lifelong learning.”
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 are the guests of a three-day conference in Atlanta. Patria, who was selected by a panel of judges from business and education, will receive a full scholarship to the technical college of her choice. In addition, her fees and books will be paid for through a stipend from the Brenda Wise Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 in memory of Brenda Wise, a lifelong supporter of adult education.
“We are incredibly proud of Patria and all that she has accomplished,” said Dr. Ehsan Kattoula, Assistant Superintendent, Cobb County School District. “Her remarkable success is a testament not only to…
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