Rolla ESL

A few of the high school equivalency class instructors were also celebrating graduation with their students on May 16 along with AEL staff. They work in several communities, so a photo was taken while they were together.

From left to right: Amber Warner (Rolla), Teana Bryer (Owensville), Stephanie Rowden (Cuba), Sara Freie (Montgomery City), Alice Whalen (AEL Director), Joanne Bartel (Washington), Jessica Horn (AEL Specialist), Mary Eagan (AEL Coordinator), Betsy Williams (Union)

Congratulations! 🎓🎉

https://youtu.be/9FG695yrZgw?si=T1rWblhtUfo5maas

Watch and share the 2026 East Central College High School Equivalency Recognition Ceremony

We’re extending a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible teachers out there!

Your extraordinary work shapes the future for us all. We appreciate the academic and life lessons you share with students to help them on their way to successful futures.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

Our high school equivalency students who have passed the HiSET or GED this school year, will be donning their caps and gowns (provided by our program) and walking the stage to celebrate their accomplishment!

Students that have attended our free classes for high school equivalency prep will receive an email about graduation with a link to respond.

For more information on how to sign up for classes, visit us at https://www.eastcentral.edu/ael/high-school-equivalency/

"East Central has been a great opportunity for me. As someone who struggled in high school this program is amazing because it lets you take things at your own pace, with no judgement. All of the teachers have been nothing but kind and supportive I personally wouldn't want to get my GED/HiSET anywhere else!" Abbigail

A big Thank You to the Phelps County Literacy Council for donating $5000 towards furnishings for our new classroom in Rolla! This new classroom will be located in the new ECC building that is set to open in 2027.

The Phelps County Literacy Council is part of the East Central Area Literacy Council. This council is a group of volunteers that help advocate and support our program through fundraising, events, and raising awareness. For more information on volunteering check out their website, https://ecaliteracy.org/volunteer/

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!