Rebecca Hutcheson has been selected as the 2019 Savannah Technical College Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) recipient.

Hutcheson earned her GED in December 2018 and is now enrolled in prerequisite courses for the dental hygiene program at the College. She has worked as a dental assistant for 18 years and plans to become a dental hygienist.

She says her four children, Jacob, Kaleb, Harlee and Abigail, give her inspiration and encouragement daily. She was born in Savannah and now calls Springfield, Ga. home.

“Ms. Hutcheson has perseverance, constantly sees the good in people, and is always willing to assist when asked,” said STC’s Adult Education Instructor Bernie Gouck. “We are so proud of her and believe she will represent the college well.”

The EAGLE Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes. Selection criteria include student character, attitude, attendance, leadership and community involvement and activities. From this group, one student is selected to represent the local program at the state EAGLE Leadership Institute. The Institute provides workshops in leadership topics to build on the strong leadership characteristics the student already exhibits.

EAGLE 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 available in local communities across the state and to foster greater involvement in lifelong learning pursuits.

Every EAGLE delegate is considered an ambassador and spokesperson for literacy serving local communities and the state by promoting lifelong learning. Since its inception in 1993, the EAGLE Award program has recognized more than 1,600 outstanding students across the state. In additional 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. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) through its Office of Adult Education sponsors the annual EAGLE Leadership Institute.