Northeast State recognized a new graduating class of adult students earning the High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma via the Northeast State Adult Education Program.
Adult Education program director Deborah Fillers hosted the ceremony held Thursday evening at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education. Northeast State vice president for Workforce Development Dr. Sam Rowell welcomed graduates and their families to celebrate a critical milestone in their lives.
TDLWD assistant commissioner Ian White congratulates Emory Thornburg.
“One of the best feelings I’ve ever had in my life is crossing that stage; I’ve been wanting to do that since 1981,” said graduate Emory Thornburg. “To get this accomplished is absolutely amazing and getting my diploma gives me the opportunity to continue my education.”
Graduates earning their HSE diplomas this fall are: Hilda Acord; Kathleen Allen; Breanna Arnold; Jeremy Bass; Heavenly Bell; Lori Bray; Marcy Brown; Brittany Bullock; Tara Carpenter; Taylor Catron; Natalia Cerceno; Susan Copas; Melissa Cordeiro; Xiaomin Deng; Keorra Engleking; William Fite; Daniel Foland; Haley Fugate; Nathaniel Copney Green; Catelin Griffin; Jonathan Hammonds; Joshua Higgins; Victoria Hill; Jorge Hinostroza Lazaro; Lowell Hutchinson; Destiny Kemp; Jason Kersey; Emily Klepper; Keilyn Lopez-Flores; Courtney Luchini; Mykayla Mitchell; Harley Nickles; Chelsie Perry; Shadow Pratt; Tammie Ruiz; Ana Ruiz-Valles; Melissa Sanchez; Elizabeth Shumate; Amanda Thiedt; Emory Thornburg; Robert Wackro; and Jason Williams.
Dr. Sam Rowell congratulates graduate Jorge Hinostroza Lazaro.
The graduation ceremony included words of wisdom from Ian White, assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD), and LaToya Newsom, director of Performance and Compliance, at TDLWD. Newson told graduates this accomplishment ended not with a period but a comma.
“This is not the end, there is more to your story,” Newsom said. “Every life event that led you to our doors was the catalyst that led you to this moment of success.”
Northeast State’s Adult Education team serves the TDLWD’s District 1 region including Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties. The program tallied 155 graduates earning the HSE diploma since July 1, 2019.
Graduate Jeremy Bass praised the Adult Education faculty and staff team for their support. A Kansas native now residing in Washington County, he has enrolled at Northeast State this spring to pursue his associate degree in cyber defense.
“It gives you an incredible feeling of accomplishment to know you finally did this,” said Bass. “This gives me the avenue to advance and to provide for my family.”
The Adult Education / High School Equivalency program provides educational services to adults lacking a high school diploma. The Northeast State program covers a service area of eight counties in northeast Tennessee. Adults interested in earning the HSE diploma may submit an application to the program. Instructors assess applicants to determine the level of education and subject areas in need of improvement.
Since July 1, 155 students have graduated with their HSE via the Northeast State Adult Education program.
“I am from Peru and I spoke Spanish and almost no English,” said Jorge Hinostroza Lazaro. “It was really hard, but I worked on my English and with the help of my teachers, I was able to do the work. I am so proud and happy about tonight.”
The adult education program provides instruction to improve those subject skills in math, science, social studies, reading, writing, and employability. Students achieve competency in the subjects to earn a HSE diploma and enter the workforce or enroll in college.
Graduate Haley Fugate encouraged anyone without a high school or HSE diploma to contact the Adult Education program. She said the support from program staff kept her and her fellow graduates moving forward.
“People need this to be able to have a successful life and future,” said Fugate. “This is a victory for each and every one of us.”
For more information about adult education or how to pursue the HSE diploma contact 844.637.5697 or email adulted@northeaststate.edu.
Northeast State recognized a new graduating class of adult students earning the High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma via the Northeast State Adult Education Program.
Adult Education program director Deborah Fillers hosted the ceremony held Thursday evening at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education. Northeast State vice president for Workforce Development Dr. Sam Rowell welcomed graduates and their families to celebrate a critical milestone in their lives.
“One of the best feelings I’ve ever had in my life is crossing that stage; I’ve been wanting to do that since 1981,” said graduate Emory Thornburg. “To get this accomplished is absolutely amazing and getting my diploma gives me the opportunity to continue my education.”
Graduates earning their HSE diplomas this fall are: Hilda Acord; Kathleen Allen; Breanna Arnold; Jeremy Bass; Heavenly Bell; Lori Bray; Marcy Brown; Brittany Bullock; Tara Carpenter; Taylor Catron; Natalia Cerceno; Susan Copas; Melissa Cordeiro; Xiaomin Deng; Keorra Engleking; William Fite; Daniel Foland; Haley Fugate; Nathaniel Copney Green; Catelin Griffin; Jonathan Hammonds; Joshua Higgins; Victoria Hill; Jorge Hinostroza Lazaro; Lowell Hutchinson; Destiny Kemp; Jason Kersey; Emily Klepper; Keilyn Lopez-Flores; Courtney Luchini; Mykayla Mitchell; Harley Nickles; Chelsie Perry; Shadow Pratt; Tammie Ruiz; Ana Ruiz-Valles; Melissa Sanchez; Elizabeth Shumate; Amanda Thiedt; Emory Thornburg; Robert Wackro; and Jason Williams.
The graduation ceremony included words of wisdom from Ian White, assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD), and LaToya Newsom, director of Performance and Compliance, at TDLWD. Newson told graduates this accomplishment ended not with a period but a comma.
“This is not the end, there is more to your story,” Newsom said. “Every life event that led you to our doors was the catalyst that led you to this moment of success.”
Northeast State’s Adult Education team serves the TDLWD’s District 1 region including Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties. The program tallied 155 graduates earning the HSE diploma since July 1, 2019.
Graduate Jeremy Bass praised the Adult Education faculty and staff team for their support. A Kansas native now residing in Washington County, he has enrolled at Northeast State this spring to pursue his associate degree in cyber defense.
“It gives you an incredible feeling of accomplishment to know you finally did this,” said Bass. “This gives me the avenue to advance and to provide for my family.”
The Adult Education / High School Equivalency program provides educational services to adults lacking a high school diploma. The Northeast State program covers a service area of eight counties in northeast Tennessee. Adults interested in earning the HSE diploma may submit an application to the program. Instructors assess applicants to determine the level of education and subject areas in need of improvement.
“I am from Peru and I spoke Spanish and almost no English,” said Jorge Hinostroza Lazaro. “It was really hard, but I worked on my English and with the help of my teachers, I was able to do the work. I am so proud and happy about tonight.”
The adult education program provides instruction to improve those subject skills in math, science, social studies, reading, writing, and employability. Students achieve competency in the subjects to earn a HSE diploma and enter the workforce or enroll in college.
Graduate Haley Fugate encouraged anyone without a high school or HSE diploma to contact the Adult Education program. She said the support from program staff kept her and her fellow graduates moving forward.
“People need this to be able to have a successful life and future,” said Fugate. “This is a victory for each and every one of us.”
For more information about adult education or how to pursue the HSE diploma contact 844.637.5697 or email adulted@northeaststate.edu.
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