Unfinished Business
A working dad conceals from his children the fact that he has returned to school to complete his GED. But he was always a hero in their eyes.
Lakpa’s Lucky Day
A Nepalese man flees to the U.S., learns English at our Center, improves his employment options, and earns his U.S. Citizenship.
When Grace Orders
A student with social anxiety and failed classes, attends our GED classes and finds relief in a welcoming environment that suits her needs.
A Fuller Map
Career advisor, Mary Fuller, helps students reach vocational goals, complete college applications, and attain living-wage careers
Loud and Clear: How Michael Heard His Future Calling
A sensory processing disorder prevented a young man from completing his education, until he found our GED classes who accommodated his needs.
Bread for Success
A bread maker from Argentina works to improve his English skills and obtain U.S. Citizenship. This stability will help launch his bakery shop
A Rawhide Guide: Elizabeth Helvey Saddles Up to Lead the DAEC
Elizabeth Harvey joins the Center as our executive director. She has a background in economics and a passion for building strong communities.
When Crossing Rivers: Teresa Malone on Learning, Leading, and Leaving
Over the last 5 years, our executive director, Teresa Malone, expanded our education services. She now passes the torch to a new director.
Two Suitcases, Two Women, and the Road to U.S. Citizenship
Marie Roessler volunteers her time at the Education Center helping immigrants study for and obtain U.S. Citizenship.
Dreams, Best If Used By
Do dreams come with expiration dates? When should you rule out a goal as out of reach or impossible? Ed Lettman was days away from high school graduation when the principal expelled him. The offense? “Fraternizing,” Lettman alludes with his [...]