"Those

students who have gone through the classes will tell others that it is

not an easy course of study," Anderson explained. "What is unique

is that students learn how to combine the concepts they attain from various

literary pieces and the work force skills from the applied curriculum

and apply this knowledge to the real world. It becomes an extremely relevant

curriculum for the students."

Before becoming

president of GACC, Anderson served as secretary and president-elect. In

addition to educating others in the state about the importance of applied

curriculum, Anderson said she and her slate of officers also plan to revise

the curriculum's teaching manual and meet with various government officials

to talk to them firsthand about the vital need and importance of applied

education.

"Students

throughout the state who are enrolled in the applied literature/composition

classes are taught by some of the most creative, enthusiastic and knowledgeable

teachers in Georgia," said Anderson. "These teachers go the

extra mile in that they teach the basics of literature and composition

as well as the skills and concepts all students need to become competent

members of the 21st century work force. I am proud to be associated with

this group of educators."