Adult Education

Joel graduated with his diploma on October 13, 2025!

• Who or what motivated you to return to school? “My daughter and wife. I also wanted a better job.”
• What are your future plans now that you’ve completed our program? “I want to have my own trucking company!”
• What would you like to share about your experience with LMAE? “I enjoyed going to the adult school, the teachers were great. I learned to understand the curriculum and it helped me reach my goal!”

Joel has celebrated two years of sobriety and pushed through the time management between school and work too. Words of Joel: “Don’t give up! You can do it!”. Adult Education is here to help conquer your goals and set you up for success. Joel will be receiving help in connecting with local colleges as well as looking at job opportunities. Great job, Joel! 

Debera is a graduate as of October 15, 2025! 

• What struggles did you face while attending school? “The simple act of getting started!”
• What words of encouragement do you have for future LMAE students? “Speak up and always ask for help with understanding curriculum.”
• What do you want others to know about our school and your experience with us? “It was encouraging, understanding and accomodating to all of my needs.”

Debera will receive further assitance from us with help to create her resume and is currently soaking up the feeling of completion. She would like to thank her Instructor, Regina Castillo, for all her encouragement on this journey. We’re proud of you, Debera!

Jesus graduated with us on October 23, 2025!

• Would you like to thank anyone for encouraging you? “Yes, my teacher and especially my wife and children.”
• What struggles did you face while attending school? “Having a full time job and attending school wasn’t easy. Coming out late from work was stressful. But I stayed up later to do homework knowing it was going to be worth it in the end.”
• What words of encouragement do you have for future LMAE students? “Make yourself a goal and promise to do at least one lesson a day. You’ll reach the finish line!”

Jesus is grateful for LMAE, including our teachers that provided the patience and support that he needed. He has not requested any further support so we know he’s determined to find better opportunites now that he’s done with our program. Go get ‘em, Jesus! 

“My name is Antonio Tinoco and this is my story. I came to this country 30 years ago. I crossed the border illegally along with 20 other people. It was really hard.  We had no food during the 5 days that it took. I really wanted to come to the United States. I finally joined up with my dad here and I started working but the whole time I worried that I would be caught and sent back to Mexico. Finally, when my dad became a citizen I got my Permanent Resident Card and could work. Since then I have worked hard for my family and community. I went to church and volunteered. The job I do is satisfying.

There are a lot of opportunities to grow and learn. I think learning is the best way to take advantage of the things the United States has to offer. I want to fully participate in those. My wife found information about the Citizenship Class. It was then that I learned about the process of becoming a citizen. The teacher told me more about the history of this country and prepared me for the test. 

I passed my citizenship test and it feels good taking that step. I want to keep going and participate in every way that I can. I encourage everyone to join this process and keep growing in this country and the advantages it has to offer.​ I am also very excited, because I can now vote!”