James Robie’s Journey to Graduation
After a challenging start in life and leaving school at a young age, James Robie built a successful career in construction, even starting his own contracting business at 22. Yet, the regret of not finishing high school lingered. With the encouragement of his wife, James enrolled at Sequoia Adult School, where supportive teachers and engaging […]
Katherine’s Journey to Success
Congratulations to Kathy Guardia, a former student of San Mateo Adult & Career Education, on her well-earned promotion to English Learner Specialist! Her journey is a testament to hard work, dedication, and continuous growth. Wishing her continued success in this new role! I’m from Panama and have been living in San Mateo California since February […]
Laura’s Journey to Graduation
I remember how I used to walk past Sequoia Adult School almost every day when I took my oldest child to school, and I would tell myself, “One day, I’ll take English classes here.” At that time, I couldn’t enroll because I had to take care of my other little one. However, I never stopped […]
Lydia’s Journey to Graduation
Lydia “Latifah” Nansubuga’s journey is a powerful story of resilience and purpose. Born in Uganda as the only girl in a family of five, she defied societal expectations that saw girls only as future wives. When faced with a forced marriage at 13 due to food insecurity, Latifah took matters into her own hands—starting a […]
Lynne’s Journey to Graduation
Lynne joined South San Francisco Adult School in fall 2024 with a clear goal: to earn her high school equivalency. In just one semester, she successfully passed four of the five HiSET subtests. Although math posed a significant challenge, Lynne persevered—enrolling in our support class, dedicating herself fully, and passing her final test by early […]
Ricardo’s Journey to Graduation
Ricardo Montalov proves that it’s never too late to learn. As an older adult navigating a world of smart devices and constant technological change, he once felt overwhelmed by how fast everything evolved. But with determination and the support of Sequoia Adult School, Ricardo embraced the challenge. He not only learned to adapt but also […]
Basilio Serrano’s Journey to Success
During spring 2018, Basilio started attending La Costa Adult School to learn English. After one semester, he transferred to the College of San Mateo (CSM), and after attending the college for about a year, he has decided on two potential majors: Fire Technology or Medical Assisting. Currently, Basilio has two jobs. He works at a […]
Claudia’s Journey to Success
When Claudia Alejandra Vazquez Ibarra first arrived to the U.S. from Mexico, she was determined to learn English. Claudia originally went to Skyline College to enroll in English classes, however she was informed the college only had English Levels 3 and above, and Claudia had low-to-no English knowledge. It was then that she was referred […]