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.
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.
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 [...]
Eat, Brain, Nog
Here it is, at last! The top ten fun, exciting, mysterious ways you can support the Durango Adult Education Center as we celebrate our 30th year of excellence in education and community transformation. The remaining five is printed in our [...]
Final Exam: One Student’s GED Path
No matter how hard it was, Myriam Costantino Balageur knew she could not quit. No matter how tired she felt; no matter how many times she failed, she absolutely could not give up on her education. She was going to earn [...]