Michael
Farma Presented the 2024
GED® Administrator of the Year Award
LONG
BEACH, Calif., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The GED® Testing Service
presented Michael Farma with the
2024 GED Administrator of the Year Award during the GED Annual
Conference in Long Beach, CA. This
prestigious award recognizes a GED administrator who has
demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the GED
test program in their jurisdiction. The award is particularly
meaningful as it also celebrates Mike's 30-year anniversary in
adult education.
Mike joined Boston Centers for Youth and Family in 1994 and in
his words, a "labor of love" for the past 30 years. He worked at
BCYF until 2007, when he took a leadership role as the
Education Unit Manager & GED Chief Examiner at a BCYF center.
Mike grew up in South Boston and
graduated from Framingham St. University with a degree in
Education. During college he worked in manufacturing at night,
while attending classes during the day. This life experience was a
challenge but contributed to helping him fully understand and
relate to what many of our learners' experience... balancing work,
school, family.
Following his 26 years working for the Boston Centers for Youth
and Families, in 2018, Mike joined the Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education as the High School Equivalency
State Administrator.
Mike's colleagues have described his calm demeanor, top-notch
problem-solving skills, consistent leadership as well as his
hardworking and caring nature. One of Mike's colleagues said it
best "I am so happy that Mike is receiving this award. He
exemplifies what a state administrator should be." GED Testing
Service shares this sentiment and proudly honors the 2024 GED
Administrator of the Year Award to Mike
Farma.
For more information about the GED test program.
About GED Testing Service
The GED test has opened doors to better jobs and college
programs for more than 21 million graduates since 1942. The GED
test is accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and employers. As
the creator of the one official GED test, GED Testing Service has a
responsibility to ensure that the program continues to be a
reliable and valuable pathway to a better life for the millions of
adults without a high school diploma. GED Testing Service is a
joint venture between the American Council on Education and
Pearson.
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