Upon facing serious health concerns, Tomasa\u2019s desire to finish high school was re-ignited and brought to the forefront. After a 32 year hiatus, she signed up for the GED class in 2018 and successfully completed each exam on her first try!<\/p>\n
Tomasa found supportive teachers at Centro who took the time to answer her questions, teach her algebra, and motivate her to stay the course. \u201cThey are there 100% to support us and guide us in our situation,\u201d she notes.<\/p>\n
Tomasa shares, \u201cGraduating is a dream that I have always had\u2014a success dedicated to God and to my daughters.” Tomasa recently enrolled in Centro\u2019s Bachelors Online Degree program and is working towards a bachelor\u2019s degree in industrial engineering.<\/p>\n
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