Rebekah S. from Athens, GA

I was a high school dropout. However, I knew in my heart that I wanted an education and did not want to be labeled as a “dropout” so I began taking Business Education Classes at Lanier Technical College when I was 17. I finished with a degree in Business Education in one year and took the GED. At 18 years old, I applied for and was selected for a position with the State of Georgia. I worked as a clerk/typist with the Department of Juvenile Justice for 18 years. This department is where stud