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StumbleUponPatricia De'Shazier Hill, Letitia Lewis, and Cheryl Best also have stories of hard times. But these five friends from central Georgia -- ages 38 to 57 -- share a triumph. They graduated from college and became special education teachers, most while raising families. A passion for learning and their close ties (they teach in the same district) inspired them to undertake another challenge: pursuing their PhDs in educational administration and forming a study group. "We're all pretty durable ladies on our own," says Hill. "Together we're a force!" By going after their degrees online at Capella University, the women say they're role models for their students, many of whom think their only option is sports. Says Crawford, "You can go through tough times and still be successful. Don't give up."
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