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EAGLE winner Desmond Vaird earns GED, overcomes addiction to continue education
Lanier Tech adult learner honored in Atlanta
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Desmond Vaird, the Technical College System of Georgia’s 2016 Adult Education Student of the Year, addressed the 500 guests who applauded students honored for overcoming obstacles that once stood in the way of their education and then excelling in the classroom while preparing for their GED credential.
Desmond Vaird says he is on cloud nine after being selected as the Technical College System of Georgia’s 2016 Adult Education Student of the Year. Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education honors were presented March 16 by Gov. Nathan Deal, TCSG Commissioner Gretchen Corbin and Beverly Smith, TCSG assistant commissioner for adult education, during an event at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Atlanta.