OTAN invites nominations of California adult education learners who are successful as a result of the education received at adult education agencies for the California Adult Education Students Succeed program. The program honors outstanding students who are adults with significant life responsibilities, who have made positive contributions to the community, established and met life goals by attending an adult education program, improved the life situations of self and others, and overcome difficult circumstances in order to pursue adult learning experiences. The program recognizes the hard work that outstanding adult education students have completed in the pursuit of their personal, academic, and professional goals and aspirations.
You can read stories and watch videos from previous years by clicking on the Students tab. You can also explore stories from specific adult education agencies and programs by clicking on the Schools and Programs tabs. To learn how to nominate a student for the program and to submit an online nomination form, click on the Nomination tab.
Students Succeed Honoree: Irene Camacho
Irene Camacho is a 33-year-old mother of three daughters. She enrolled at Lynwood Community Adult School (LCAS) at the age of 28 in 2016. She registered at LCAS because she wanted to be a role model for her three young daughters. She felt that actions speak louder than words and wanted to show her daughters the importance of setting educational goals. It was not an easy journey; it was very difficult at times. She had many obstacles and barriers to overcome. At times, she had doubts about continuing with her goal of finishing her high school diploma. Her first term at LCAS was impacted by many difficult situations at home that required her immediate attention. At times, Irene questioned if it was even possible to complete her high school diploma. Even though it was difficult to balance family and school responsibilities with the encouragement of teachers and staff at LCAS, Irene learned to manage her time and gain the confidence to set goals for the future and her family. While attending LCAS, she learned life skills that she has applied in everyday life.