Theola Moore, 40

Homestead, Fla., single mother of six. Earned bachelor’s online in January from KaplanUniversity.

Biggest challenge:?It wasn’t always easy being there for my kids’ extracurricular activities and maintaining my GPA. I consider myself a “supermom.”

The secret to success:?Motivation. I tell my kids that the word “can’t” is not in our family’s vocabulary.

LaQuandria Blakley, 22

Moore’s daughter, and a single mother of one in Homestead. Earned associate’s degree online in January from Kaplan.

Biggest challenge:?Staying motivated. I had to keep reminding myself that I was doing this to better the future for myself and my daughter.

Best part:?My mother said, “If I can do it, you can do it.” I can tell my daughter I was able to raise her and go to school at the same time.

Fraidel Phelps, 34

Married mother of six; graduates Saturday from the Community College of Philadelphia.

Best part:?The example I am setting. When my children see me doing homework, they are much more eager to do theirs.

The secret:?My husband and kids pitch in. I do whatever tasks come my way immediately. There is always something new.

Shameka Sawyer, 32

Single mother of three; graduates Saturday from the Community College of Philadelphia.

Best part:? I can show my kids that anything is possible if they work hard and never give up.

The secret:?Believing in yourself. Also, family, friends, and mentors are the people who will encourage you to keep going.

When moms go to college, it’s challenging, rewarding

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