Graduate Profiles
Graduating with LMAE
We love to celebrate our students!
Pictured are the 2024-2025 school year graduates.
(High School Diploma and Cosmetology students too).
Below you can read stories, and words of encouragement, from our recent graduates.
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Camille is a graduate as of August 29, 2025! - What struggles did you face while attending school? “Keeping up with the required attendance.”
- What words of encouragement do you have for future students? “The outcome is worth the time!”
- Check any support that you would like to follow up with: “I am interested in a trade school or work apprenticeship opportunities.”
Camille did just that! She enrolled in our Phlebotomy program, in partnership with AUMT Institute, and was 1 of 5 to complete the first course instructed with Lucia Mar. But she didn’t stop there...Camille registered for the state exam and is now licensed! She holds a job with Compass Health. One step at a time and she took off in her healthcare career. Thank you, Camille, for setting an example of what we can offer students through our program. Keep up the good work!
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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 the curriculum.”
- What do you want others to know about our school and your experience with us? “It was encouraging, understanding and accommodating to all of my needs.”
Debera will receive further assistance 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!
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Leslie is a graduate as of November 3, 2025!
- What motivated you to return to school? "I made this a personal goal of mine. It meant so much to get my High School Diploma."
- What are your primary areas of interest in terms of a career? "My future path will be in the medical field."
- What words of encouragement do you have for future LMAE students? "Don't give up! Keep going and take a break if you need more time."
Leslie has high recommendations for any adults in need of their diploma to enroll in our program. Great job, Leslie, we hope to see you in one of our medical courses soon!
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Yvonne is a graduate as of December 17, 2025!
- What are your future plans now that you've completed our program? "Enroll at Hancock College and study to be a preschool teacher."
- Would you like to thank anyone for encouraging you throughout your journey? "My teacher Regina Castillo."
- What struggles did you face while attending school? "Some days having work and school was hard. But my strong faith gave me the strength to overcome all things."
Yvonne would like to let you know that it's never too late to follow your dreams. She came back to school because she has a strong interest in early childhood education. She would not be able to achieve the next step without her diploma from LMAE. We're proud of you, Yvonne!
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Noel is a graduate as of January 5, 2026!- What struggles did you face while attending school? "Finding the time and staying on track. I overcame them by telling myself to stay focused on the end goal."
- Is there anything you want people to know about your experience? "I'm so appreciative of the help that I received from my teacher Regina. She was very encouraging and helpful. This school is a very good program."
- What is your primary area of interest? "Law enforcement."
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Pedro Carrillo is a graduate as of March 30, 2026!- What are your future plans now that you have completed our program? "I intend on going to Allan Hancock College."
- Would you like to thank anyone for encouraging you throughout your journey? "I would like to thank Adolfo for his encouragement and motivating me to return to school."
- What struggles did you face while attending school? "I struggled with my schedule but my teacher Cindy Lelaurin would call me to keep in touch."
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Robert is a graduate as of April 21, 2026!- What are your future plans now that you have completed our program? “I want to get a better job. This was on my bucket list.”
- What are you primary areas of interest in terms of a career? “I like the idea of working for Lucia Mar, perhaps in the Warehouse department.”
- What words of encouragement do you have for future LMAE students? “Go with your first instincts when taking a quiz or test. That’s always the correct answer!”
Robert would like everyone to know that Adult Education helped him out a lot with his education. He is thankful for his teachers.
Our district always welcomes substitute positions, to get your foot in the door, and we’d love to have Robert on our Lucia Mar team. Warehouse applicant on his way. Great job!
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Erica is a graduate as of May 7, 2026!
- Who motivated you to return to school? "My family, my daughters and my husband."
- Would you like to thank anyone for encouraging you throughout your journey? "I would like to thank my instructor, Cindy LeLaurin!
- Is there anything else that you want people to know? "This school is amazing. I received support from the staff and it boosted my confidence."
Erica realized that there are so many opportunities that she'd like to take now having her diploma. Her interest is in education, becoming a teacher's assistant. We believe that you can get anything that you set your mind to, Erica!