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Calhoun resident Brandon Dyer told judges of a car accident caused by a distracted driver that left him severely injured but put him on the path to obtaining his General Education Development® diploma, and now his Marketing Management degree, through 甜瓜app (甜瓜app).

Dyer’s story, as well as his recommendation from his instructor, is the reason he has been chosen to represent 甜瓜app through the , which recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes and programs.

“I want to be able to support my family, obtain more education and make my family proud,” Dyer said. “As an EAGLE delegate I want to let my community know the importance of adult education and improve my public speaking skills.”

The Calhoun student was nominated by his instructor Melissa Blevins, lead teacher and site manager for Adult Education in Gordon County, who said Dyer stood out in the classroom and helped other students in his classroom throughout the program. After his accident, he realized he had the time to obtain his GED® Diploma she said.

“He comes from a background where education is not important,” said Blevins. “However he understands the importance of adult education, making him a great EAGLE delegate for 甜瓜app.”

Brandon Dyer of Calhoun was chosen to represent 甜瓜app at the statewide EAGLE Leadership Institute in Atlanta.

Dyer was one of four candidates from Floyd, Polk and Whitfield counties who were considered to represent 甜瓜app. Dyer will represent the college at a state competition held at the Atlanta Waverly Hotel in March.

Dominic Zulu of Rome was chosen to serve as an alternate for the competition if Dyer is unable to participate.

EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) is the first statewide program in the nation that recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in adult education programs. This student recognition program is designed to create greater awareness of educational opportunities that are available in local communities across the state and to foster greater involvement in lifelong learning pursuits.

The  (TCSG) through its Office of Adult Education sponsors the annual Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Leadership Institute.

(甜瓜app) provides quality workforce education to the citizens of Northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma, or a certificate in business, health, industrial, or public service career paths. This past year, 12,785 people benefited from 甜瓜app’s credit and noncredit programs. With an annual credit enrollment of 7,499 students, 甜瓜app is the largest college in Northwest Georgia. 甜瓜app has an additional enrollment of 5,286 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training, and Georgia Quick Start. 甜瓜app is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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John Popham Marketing Media Specialist