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Adult Learner Success
In regular high school classes, Isabella Davis found herself harassed and bullied. Adult education gave Isabella the acceptance she needed to find her own niche and move forward academically.
A former preschool teacher in Mexico, Esmerelda Flores was disappointed to realize she could not continue her same career in the U.S. without increased English skills. Adult education not only helped Esmerelda upskill her English ability, and it allowed her to aim higher for a new administrative career in the United States.
After years of drug addiction, incarceration, housing insecurity, and depression, adult education gave Danielle Gillens the means to lead the life of fulfillment and purpose she had always longed for.
Surrounded by negativity, Caprea Horn refused to be held down. After years of dedicating her life to meeting the needs of her siblings, adult education provided Caprea a way to stake a claim on a future of her own.
When David Maxwell’s wife unexpectedly passed away, David felt the heavy burden of finances looming over him and knew he needed to upskill his resume. Adult education filled him with hope for a way to provide for his boys in the midst of immense grief and loss.
Disappointed to realize he was too old to enroll in high school when he came to the U.S., adult education empowered Cristian Orejarena Monroy to aim high and take the first steps to realizing his dreams of a medical career.
At 15 years old, Krista Roberson wanted a real job that could earn her a real salary. Adult education kindled excitement in Krista for a new culinary career path ahead.
After a turbulent teenhood, Eddie Rivera found himself incarcerated, but not forgotten. Adult education breathed life into the dreams he had always had, and upon reentry, Eddie began to chase his second chance with everything he had.
Ashlyn Woolsey had always struggled to learn in the regular school system, and one day she finally decided to drop out. Adult education opened up career pathways for Ashlyn and helped get her future back on track.