“They are just model students. It‟s a great experience
to watch them work so hard and advance so quickly,”
Brenda smiles. “I‟m really proud of them, and I know
they‟ll achieve their goals, and I‟ll be right there on
the front row clapping.” Brenda‟s students say the
feeling is mutual.
“We love Ms. Brenda. She‟s a huge help and an inspiration to study,” says Joanne. “If it wasn‟t for her, we‟d
be way behind. She keeps us on track.”
Shakedra, 18, describes how students also enjoy the
Learning Center‟s guidelines for preparing to take
the GED.
“We like the system here,” she says. “We have to study
in the center for at least 12 hours before we can test
again, so it gives you time to improve yourself.” On
top of free materials, instruction from Brenda, and
facilities equipped with brand-new computers,
students also have access to one-on-one tutoring with
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