Lone Star College-North Harris GED graduation speaker overcomes tragedy by continuing her education

Lone Star College North Harris News

Published on: May 20, 2014
Rose Peppers-Hernandez took a long and challenging path to her current status as a student at Lone Star College-North Harris. The recent graduate of the LSC-North Harris GED program experienced a personal tragedy that became the motivation for a new career and the ongoing pursuit of her education.
Peppers-Hernandezs passion for caring developed after suffering a heartbreaking loss. In 1982, her son developed cerebral palsy at the age of five months, due to spinal meningitis. After his diagnosis, he endured multiple doctor visits each week, until he passed away at the age six.
Two years after his death I decided to get into the medical field, so that I would be able to continue helping the sick and those unable to help themselves, said Peppers-Hernandez.
In 1992, she began her career in healthcare as a medical assistant, but without a diploma or GED knew her career was limited.
I had a good job, but I couldnt make really move up and make more money, said Peppers-Hernandez. I needed more education to get to the next level.
Ultimately, in the fall of 2013, Peppers-Hernandez took the leap and enrolled in an Adult Education GED course offered at the LSC-North Harris YMCA and Northwest Assistance Ministries.  Upon successfully passing the exam, she immediately enrolled in classes at LSC-North Harris, and recently completed the certified nursing assistant program.
I knew that I could do it at my age if I just focused, and that would enable me to go to college to become an RN.
For Peppers-Hernandez, and many like her, obtaining a GED took not only time and commitment, but also great strength and courage. Now, with her dream of becoming a registered nurse within reach, she will have a chance to share her story with this years GED graduates as one of the ceremonys guest speakers.
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