Myah Freeman to attend EAGLE Leadership Institute as Outstanding Teacher of the Year in Adult Education
Posted on Jan 13, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Myah Freeman has been chosen to represent Ogeechee Technical College at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute March 9–11, 2026, as Outstanding Teacher of the Year. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students and instructors who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes and programs.
“Freeman's selection as Outstanding Teacher of the Year reflects her exceptional dedication to adult education and her commitment to student success,” said Nicole Peeples, Dean of Adult Education. “As an instructor at Bulloch County Correctional Institute through OTC, her innovative teaching methods and unwavering support have made a significant impact on the lives of students working to transform their futures through education.”
Freeman teaches at the Bulloch County Correctional Institute, where she brings empathy, insight, and innovation to her classroom. Her work is rooted in a belief that education is a transformative tool capable of breaking cycles and opening doors. Her approach to teaching goes beyond academics, emphasizing the power of education to rebuild lives and communities.
"Adult education bridges the gap for those who may have believed education was out of reach," Freeman said. "It gives people a fighting chance, not only in the workforce but in life. That’s what makes this work so meaningful."
For more information about the Adult Education program at OTC, visit www.ogeecheetech.edu/adult.
About Ogeechee Technical College:
Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. OTC provides student‐centered academic and occupational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels. OTC utilizes traditional and distance education methodologies in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training. Visit www.ogeecheetech.edu for more information.
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Sean Payne
Executive Director for Public Relations & Marketing
912.871.8559 | spayne@ogeecheetech.edu
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