The Road to a College Education - Softcover

Graham-Emerson, Rubye

Softcover

ISBN 10: 075961640X ISBN 13: 9780759616400

Verlag: AuthorHouse, 2001

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My passion is that information must be shared with parents and students about the opportunities to attend college through grants, scholarships, fellowships and work-study. The family must understand the importance of early preparation (consistent study habits), good grades and completing applications for funds by the deadlines. The opportunity to obtain a free education, with a present and future (work) position, is highly possible.HEAR WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE ROAD TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION.Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee said of The Road to A College Education: 'As I helped pack the last of my three children off to college in the fall of 2000, I was realizing that getting ready for college is a family affair--the student has to choose the school, the course of study, and a roommate, but the parents have to think about how to afford it and cope with the 'departure' of that special gift from God who is moving out for more than a summer camp. My friend, Rubye Graham-Emerson, has prepared a simple yet helpful book that gives some driving tips along The Road to A College Education. I hope you'll enjoy the trip!''Rubye Graham-Emerson has dedicated herself to young people. Her book, The Road to A College Education, is but one product of that dedication. This book provides the practical information needed to equip parents, teacher, counselors, pastors and youth workers in their work of providing hope for and a plan for higher education. I commend it to you. U.S. Senator Y. Tim Hutchinson, (R-Ark.)'Isn't it ironic that self-sufficiency originally starts with support from others? This book does a wonderful job proving that point as it explores the important roles parents, the home environment, the schools and even the Bible have in relation to getting an education. It is truly refreshing to see how the author expounds on the Biblical perceptiveness of pursuing an education. I strongly believe that helping students get the proper state of mind is key to creating an atm

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Rubye Graham-Emerson is a small town girl who has risen to every challenge life has presented her. Originally from McGehee, Arkansas, she was married and had mover to Gary, Indiana, by age 18. Rubye was a mother to two children when she began college. In the midst of earning her first college degree, her middle sister died, leaving three daughters. Rubye saw their need, recognized and seized her responsibility, and 'adopted' her sister's children. Self-determination and inner strength helped her earn not only a Bachelor's degree but also a Master's degree (in Science Education with a major in Counseling Guidance Personnel Services) from Purdue University while owning and operating three state-licensed, full service infant, pre-school and kindergarten academies.Currently an education representative at ITT Technical Institute, Rubye still finds time to 'walk the walk' because she teaches education. She is a full-time student of Oral Roberts University, working on her Doctoral degree in Christian Education. She is active in her Sunday school class at First Assembly of God in North Little Rock where she continues to counsel and lead others in their quest to grow closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She conducts educational workshops and a motivational guest speaker for organizations and groups. Rubye is also an active member of the Pulaski County Republican Women Association as well as the secretary and a board member of the Arkansas Student Loan Authority Board, to which Governor Mike Huckabee appointed her.Rubye has been married to Leroy Emerson for more than 30 years and has two adult children, LeRoy W. Emerson and LaDana W. Emerson. She is also the grandmother of Dawnavan Noelani Emerson and LeRoi David Emerson.

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• Verlag: AuthorHouse
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• ISBN 10: 075961640X
• ISBN 13: 9780759616400
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 108