MAACE Board Members

Daphne Higgins President

President of the Board of the Mississippi Association of Adult Education

Adult Education Lead Instructor for Holmes Community College

State Association of Adult Education Fellow (SAAEF) for Mississippi 2022 - 2023

MAACE member since 2019

GENEVA
ATKINS
VICE-PRESIDENT

“Knowledge is good, but applied knowledge changes your circumstances and ultimately your life,” declares Geneva Atkins to her class. Geneva Atkins understands that education is a lifelong journey as she strives to both teach and learn something new everyday. She has 30 years experience in adult education. She currently serves as Lead Instructor and Smart Start Educator at East Mississippi Community College in Mayhew, MS.

She has been a member of the MAACE Board for over ten years and currently serves as the MAACE Vice President. She received the Northen Region Teacher of the Year Award for 2012-2013. In addition, she received the Chambers of Commerce Award for Leadership of Tomorrow.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Alcorn State University and a Master of Science from Liberty University.

Geneva believes that every single person is capable of learning and deserves the opportunity to succeed. Through education, empowerment, and encouragement, we can create an unstoppable workforce to improve our families, community, and our state.