Lydia’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

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

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

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

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