-Tommy Liu

Congratulations, my friend—and thank you for being a true hero in adult education! ❤️

-Kellie Blair Hardt

-Rachel Ludwig

Azeem

- Phyllis

Sincerely,

Sherry Holly

Wisconsin

Thank you for all you do! You're kindness and consideration shines through every email and call. You're a light and I'm glad God allowed our paths to cross.

Congratulations! - Ashley Johnson (The Pivot Path)

Love, Vi Hawes

-Monica Guthrie

You have an incredible ability to bring people and organizations together, build meaningful relationships, and turn vision into real impact. Wearing all of these hats can be heavy, but you carry them so beautifully and with such grace. I appreciate you!

This recognition is so incredibly well deserved! Congratulations on being the very first Hero of the Field! 👏🏽💐❤️ - Nakia Moody

Adora has also been a source of encouragement and inspiration to aspiring leaders like me. Through her mentorship, support, and personal example, she has helped people recognize their potential, find their voices, and confidently step into leadership. She

As President of COABE, I thank you for your continued support of our organization, our field, and the adult learners we serve. Adora, thank you for opening doors, creating opportunities, and lifting others as you rise. Your impact lives in every learner you have championed and every person you have inspired.

Adora is more than a hero—she is a trailblazer, a mentor, and a guiding light whose influence has empowered countless people, including aspiring leaders like me, to recognize their potential and lead with purpose. Please accept your well-deserved flowers! 💐

Adora consistently shows up for BOLD members, particularly its leaders, by offering thoughtful guidance and helping leadership transitions operate more smoothly. Despite her busy schedule, she always makes herself available and responds with a pleasant, welcoming, and encouraging tone.

Adora is an excellent example of strong, professional leadership. I hope she knows how much her guidance, professionalism, and approachable spirit are valued and appreciated.

LaTonya

I am so incredibly happy for you. You deserve all of your flowers and then some. Congratulations, Adora!!!

- Sarah Labbe

Congratulations on this amazing achievement! So well deserved. You are truly an inspiration! Our learners, our teams, our world is a better place with you in it. Thank you for everything you do! Truly thrilled for every opportunity I have to work and learn alongside you. Thank you for being you!

What has always stood out to me is Adora's ability to recognize strengths in others and nurture them with patience and sincerity. She has a way of helping people see possibilities for themselves that they may not yet recognize. Throughout my career, she has been a trusted source of guidance, a champion of my growth, and someone whose confidence in me has often provided the motivation to keep reaching higher.

This honor celebrates Adora's contributions to adult education, but it is also a reflection of the countless individuals whose lives and careers have been enriched by her generosity, leadership, and belief in people. I am grateful to be one of them. Congratulations, Adora, on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for the positive influence you have had on so many of us.

Love you lots,

Thia

You always find a way to raise the bar and inspire others to do the same. We couldn’t be more proud!

-CT

-Beverly Godwin