Linda Winston named ‘Teacher of the Year’
When she first learned she would be teaching a class at the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center, Linda Winston was nervous.
Our View: A salute to ‘Slash’
Today, Linda Winston has an award that recognizes her as Teacher of the Year for the MAACE (Mississippi Association of Adult and Community Educators).
Moon rocks exhibit open to public
Linda Marlbrough may be the only instructor in the history of Greater Columbus Learning Center to need a police escort when she leaves the building.
Then again, she carries precious cargo — two locked boxes containing authentic moon rocks that are both ageless and priceless.
Queens of the second chance: Columbus pair earns honors for their work with adult learners
The young man sits on the front row, peering through thick glasses at the mathematics worksheet lying on his desk at Greater Columbus Learning Center. A few of his classmates glance up as he begins to speak, but most keep their heads bowed in concentration as they focus on their own lessons, their own dreams.
Local agencies welcome GED student to new home
he little apartment on Southside’s Avenue B was packed with people Thursday afternoon.
Graham retiring from Learning Center
Dr. Ellie H. Graham, executive director of Greater Columbus Learning Center, has announced her retirement, effective June 30. Graham has worked in the field of education for 32 years; teaching in the Lowndes County School System, and 22 years as director of the community-based literacy program.