TEF in Partnership with GCCA Announces Quarterly Dave Dollar Recipients

Seniors Tiejah Darby, Shayla Pope and Michell Flores-Simon receive recognition for their community service.

Greensboro, GA — Thillen Education Foundation, in collaboration with Greene College & Career Academy, proudly revealed the latest recipients of the Dave Dollar awards during its quarterly reception on Tuesday, November 14. The event, hosted at the Greene College and Career Academy, brought together Career Coaches, parents, family members, friends, and school staff to commend students for their exceptional efforts during the past quarter.

The Dave Dollars Award program is a distinctive program designed to reward students attending Greene College & Career Academy for their hard work throughout their four years of high school. These Dave Dollars transition into real dollars upon the students' graduation from Greene County High School. The primary objective of this program is to provide financial assistance for the over 400 students actively participating in the career coaching program.

Students who earn Dave Dollars have the flexibility to utilize their funds based on their chosen path post-graduation. For those pursuing further education, the earned funds can be applied to expenses associated with starting college or a certification program. For those entering the workforce immediately, the funds can be employed to acquire professional supplies essential for initiating their careers. Additionally, students opting for military service can use their earned funds to purchase necessary supplies for the commencement of their service or allocate them towards continuing education or career startup expenses, either during or after completing military service.

Dave Thillen, Thillen Education Foundation welcomes all to the first award reception held at the Greene College & Career Academy

Thillen Education Foundation and Greene College & Career Academy remain committed to recognizing and supporting the hard work and dedication of students, empowering them to achieve their academic and career goals. The Dave Dollar program stands as a testament to this commitment, providing tangible support and encouragement for the students' future endeavors.

Career Coach Recognition – $50 Dave Dollars

​Seniors: JaQuavious Burdette Keiasia Cummings Christopher Global-Soto Tyler Green My'lilrea Grimsley Jaxson Lawrence Lamar Lowe Pedro Moreno Ry'yunnah Parrish Devin Porter Rodrick Smith Ja'Quon Stembridge Amauria West Jarian Wright	Juniors: Emani Alexander Tiana Brockington Laryous Burt Ryder Eschbach Armani Durham Treveon Jackson Shelby Lewis India Mapp Aleyah Redd Kayla Sigman Adrian Tirado-Rocha Jayla Turner Tavarius Turner MaRyah West
Sophomores: Idalia Aguilar-Cardona Jospeh Brown A'ziah Dolzin Carla Dunn Joselyn Esquivel Vaca Nicolle Garcia Trujillo Travez Gibson Natanya Grier Sierra Heath Jorquez Kilpatrick Merela Bertina Mendez Vicente Xavier Moss Isaac Porter Markecia Reid Taylor Waller Jarmarion Wynn	Freshmen: Charles Bowman Jameriea Dunn Emily Floyd Nayeli Garcia-Ochoa Tirajai Heath Joshua Jernigan JaMari Johnson Ja'Niyah Jones Carmen Peaks Arrissa Robinson Torriah Stinson Jaylah Thompson Abbigail Webb

Junior MaRyah West pictured with Career Coach Rosie Herrmann.

Teacher Recognition – Student of the Month – $50 Dave Dollars

Seniors: Ina Gutierrez Palomo Elijah Charley	Juniors: Rodricus Monford Ka'Darius Andrews
​Sophomores: May-Lynn Watson Jailen Ruff	Freshmen: Arrissa Robinson Levny Rene Castillo Chavez

Community Service – $50 Dave Dollars

Seniors: Tiejah Darby Michell Flores-Simon Shayla Pope	Juniors: Bobby Porter Kayla Sigman Jayla Turner
Sophomores: Brockton Evans Idalia Aguilar-Cardona Yasmin Escutia-Garcia	Freshmen: Melvin Lawrence Talacia Wright Abbigail Webb

Junior Kayla Sigman pictured with her father.

Attendance (Drawing) – $25 Dave Dollars

Seniors: Zahara Bell Jainya Brown Kayla Heath Keshawn Jernigan Alisha Mapp Jania Y Rios Ramos Jada Walker	Juniors: Chakira Brown Stephen Miller Melvin Tiller Terence Wright Jamar Willoughby Kevin Wynn
Sophomores: Ashanti Brown Jade Garcia Chassidy Gordon Armari Kilpatrick Briana Smith James Marshall	Freshmen: Madison Hobes Braylen Hurt Ana Medina Emmanuel Porter Gabriell Wilson Joshua Yearwood

Principal Most Improved – $50 Dave Dollars

Gonnie Armstrong (Class of 2026)

Tiger of the Month – $100 Dave Dollars

Zahara Bell (Class of 2024)

Jania Yubisela Rios Ramos (Class of 2024)

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Based in Greensboro, GA, the 501(c)(3) Thillen Education Foundation (TEF) is a distinguished community-based earned financial assistance program based on personal coaching and committed to honoring the achievements of 450+ students participating in Greene College & Career Academy at Greene County High School, a Title I school. Through business sponsorships and funding support, TEF strives to end generational poverty by financially enabling post-secondary education and skills training for hardworking students.