Aug. 21, 2026
Information and photo provided by Blue Ridge Community College adult education and literacy coordinator Amani Duncan
Blue Ridge Community College student Haley McCall earned her high school equivalency diploma last year at the school’s Transylvania County campus and now plans to become an MRI technologist.
McCall works full-time in a physically demanding, hands-on role as part of her preparatory work in the healthcare field and credits the strong work ethic and commitment to personal and professional growth she learned in adult education courses offered at BRCC’s Transylvania County campus as the inspiration for continuing her education via BRCC’s curriculum program this fall.
“I would describe myself as a hardworking and motivated person who is determined to build a better future,” McCall said in a news release from the school. “Transitioning from the high school equivalency program into the curriculum program will require stronger time management and consistency, but I’m ready for the challenge.”
Instructors at BRCC said they have every confidence in McCall’s ability to succeed as she takes this next step.
“Haley approached every challenge in our adult education program with strength, and determination,” said BRCC instructor Danielle Fox. ” I am confident she will continue to push herself, embrace new opportunities, and achieve the next set of goals she has set for herself.”
After completing her education and earning her certification, McCall will be the first in her immediate family to finish college. She said her post-graduate hopes are to secure a meaningful career focused on helping others that also provides more opportunities for her family.
For more information about BRCC adult education classes or associate degree programs, call (828) 883-2520 or visit www.blueridge.edu/advising and www.blueridge.edu/adult-education.