Following a career change and a move to Georgia, she enrolled in Lee County's Adult Literacy classes. The students in her class find Emilia to be a warm and generous woman who gives to her church, family, friends, and community. She conveys a deep respect for education and inspires others to do the same. Those who know her best describe her as being a thoughtful person with a kind word for everyone she meets. Despite encountering numerous obstacles, she is determined to pass the GED test.
Every task is viewed as a challenge to be met with grace, dignity and perseverance.
Through hard work and dedication, Emilia has enriched her own life as well as the lives of her friends and family. She is goal oriented and continues to attend adult education classes. She demonstrates excellent study habits and her progress has been impressive. It has been a rare pleasure getting to know her.