Marlboro County Adult Education Receives Top Awards for 2024-2025

Bennettsville, S.C. — The Marlboro County School District Adult Education Program is marking a year of distinguished achievement, having received statewide honors for the 2024-2025 school year. The program continues to stand out for its dedication to its mission to transform lives through education.
This award season, Marlboro County Adult Education earned the South Carolina Adult Education 2024-2025 Young Adult Program Award for its outstanding influence and innovative efforts to support young individuals seeking non-traditional routes to success.
This award is special because it is only granted to programs displaying such remarkable influence and innovative efforts for young adults seeking alternative routes to success. Alongside program-level awards, several individuals received awards at the statewide level for their contributions to adult education:
• South Carolina Adult Education 2025 Teacher Hall of Fame– Phillip Bethea Mr. Bethea is highly respected for his unending commitment to educating learners of all ages and was recognized for his excellent teaching and dedication to placing students first.
• South Carolina Adult Education 2025 Support Staff Hall of Fame – Sharon Quick This prestigious award was received by Ms. Quick for her excellent service and
dedication to ensuring learners have all they need to succeed. • South Carolina Adult Education 2025 Director Hall of Fame – William Jorgensen
Mr. Jorgensen received this award for his excellent leadership qualities, innovative spirit, and effective vision, which continue to impact Marlboro County Adult
Education positively at the state level. Marlboro County School District’s Adult Education Program is offering many services for those seeking education at any point. These consist of high school diplomas, preparing for GED tests, and further preparation for college or careers. Adult Education also offers workforce training certifications, classes for English as a Second Language (ESL), and special programs for young individuals entering adulthood. Their program continues to unlock doors for those seeking new opportunities within their lives. With these achievements.