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: Adrianna Carrillo
Adrianna Carrillo went through some very difficult situations growing up. She lived in and made it through the foster care system. She somehow learned to survive and get through her extremely tough upbringing, continue her education with us at Fontana Adult School, and finish her programs. Adrianna received a certificate of completion from the group home school that she attended, but that was not what she wanted. Adrianna was determined to finish school and receive her high school diploma from us at Fontana Adult School. She will be graduating in May of this year and will be one of our keynote speakers.