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: Ana Laura Romo
Ana Romo is a great example of a student utilizing programs at the Norwalk La Mirada Adult School to meet her educational goals while also meeting the needs of her family. Upon graduating from high school in Mexico in 2008, Ana moved to America in 2009 for better opportunities. She got married in 2010 and had 2 sons. She became busy raising her children but knew she had a desire to learn English and work, so she enrolled in the adult school in 2014 starting with ESL 2 in the evenings. It was difficult for her to leave her young children at home, but her family supported her and gave her motivation.