James Robie’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

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

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

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

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

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