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Students earn ambassador titles
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CCTL students Brandon Morrison, Jessica Lellie and Justin Wells have be chosen to represent their school.
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Published: January 14, 2009
Three students from the Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership have been chosen to represent their school for its innovation in online learning.
Jessica Lellie, 18, and Brandon Morrison, 17, will serve as Learn and Earn Ambassadors, while Justin Wells, 16, is now a Learn and Earn Online Ambassador.
Wells was selected as the online ambassador because of the success he's had with his online coursework.
"I am so proud of them," CCTL Principal David Blattner said.
Through Learn and Earn programs, students can earn an associate degree or receive two years of college credit by taking online college courses while in high school.
"We're the voice that lets people know about our school and the benefits of it," Morrison said.
With their new titles, the students will promote the Learn and Earn program.
This is the first year CCTL has been chosen to have student ambassadors of the program.
The students will also be featured on the Learn and Earn Web site.
Earning this distinction is surprising, considering the paths the students have taken.
Lellie has evolved into a different person over the years he's attended CCTL.
Adopted a year ago by two CCTL teachers, he admits that he wasn't overly fond of school before enrolling at CCTL.
"Before coming here, I didn't like school," he said. "I didn't plan on going to high school — much less college."
Now all that has changed and his future is looking brighter.
"I feel like I make better decisions now," he added.
Being able to share his personal story and successes at CCTL gives him an opportunity to push other students to consider online learning.
"I like encouraging other kids to try these classes," Wells said.
An advantage to the online courses is the flexibility it offers students, he said.
Lellie and Morrison, now in their fourth year at the school, have taken some 20 college courses.
Morrison said he has experienced a total transformation since his freshman year.
"The school has changed my life in so many different ways," he said. "In middle school I wasn't dedicated and didn't want to go to school."
Over the years, many aspects of his life have gotten better, including his grades and his attitude. Now he's "ready to take on challenges."
He is honored to share his experience at the school with others.
"It gives you a sense of pride to love your school and tell people why you love it," Morrison said.
Lellie is thrilled to tell everyone how influential the early college program has been in her life.
She said the school is the perfect place for students who are not considering a traditional four-year university.
"The care that is provided here is something each school should have," she said.
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