March 2022
Student Spotlight
Changes Lives!
Click to hear Thi Bich Xuan's audio recording
Xuan 3 (online-audio-converter.com).mp3Program:
Citizenship and
english as a second language
My name is Thi Bich Xuan Tran Qualls. I came to the United States on September 1st, 2017 from Vietnam. My husband lives with me in Visalia. I have been studying the Advanced ESL English in Teacher Sarah Motola's class. In 2019, I studied Child Care and Caregiver courses in Teacher Mona Peracca's class and I received certifications of completion. Also, I studied the computer typing in Teacher Brian Brinkman's class. Finally, I studied the mathematics in Teacher Alison Wahlen’s class. In 2021, I studied the citizenship in Teacher Cary Kalfayan's class.
I found out about Visalia Adult School through my husband. I enjoyed most the Advanced ESL English and the citizenship classes. The teachers have helped me to become confident and better in English. It helped me to pass the citizenship interview on March 2nd, 2022 and I received the United States citizen certificate on the same day.
My goal after I complete my program here at Visalia Adult School is to become a first-grade teacher. I consider my spirit like an eagle. Because I shall mount up with wings like an eagle. I shall run and not be weary; I shall walk and not faint. My husbands, Teacher Sarah and Teacher Cary have had the greatest impact on shaping in my life and who I am today. Teacher Sarah and teacher Cary kept pushing me to study very hard. I’m really thankful for them. Loving and caring for people, responsibility, humility, and gratitude are my values. Visalia Adult School is a kind and friendly place where you will receive a good quality education.
Visalia Adult School will help you learn as well as enjoy learning while you’re studying. The teachers really care about their students and expect them to become successful. It doesn't matter about your social, economic, age or ability to speak English when you come to Visalia Adult School. The teachers here will provide you the four necessary language skills in English: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It makes for a good quality language education, and you will have fun doing it. In addition, the staff and students are very friendly to everyone. We are just like a big happy family. You will make life long friends while attending Visalia Adult School. Just try one semester at Visalia Adult School you will not regret it.
congratulatory messages and shout out
"Xuan Qualls represents everything a teacher could ever want in a student: commitment, focus, desire to learn, inquisitiveness, positive attitude, and an encouragement to others. She is well known and respected by many VAS teachers as she has taken classes in different programs over the last few years. In my Citizenship class, Xuan attended every chance she got because she made a real commitment to achieving her goal of becoming a citizen. Xuan exemplifies the expression "above and beyond" because she went further with her citizenship studies to ensure there would be no question she couldn't answer at the interview. On March 2, 2022 Xuan passed and was sworn in as a United States Citizen! All of Xuan's teachers had no doubt she would pass her interview. Congratulations, Xuan!"
Cary Kalfayan, Citizenship/ESL Instructor
program:
Career technical education
I came to find the perfect welding class that would fit my work schedule here at Visalia Adult School. I mostly enjoy talking to the teacher because he is about my age and have the same likes out of class. I look to get into the sheet metal Union in Fresno Local 104 after the class is done. My spirit animal would be a Tiger because it shows strength and military prowess. I go about my day according to a schedule planned daily. My Grandpa has had the greatest impact on shaping who I am today. I believe in strength, persistence, and truth. A tip or suggestion I would tell students that are considering VAS is, I would tell the students to stay with it. It will be hard and frustrating at first but if you stay with it, it will be great once you get certified.
congratulatory messages and shout out
" Matt has always been on time and is eager to learn everything I can teach him. His determination to succeed is unparalleled. With the right instruction I feel he will go far in this industry."
Mitchel Tenhet, Welding Instructor
Program:
English as a second language
I found this school on the internet. I enjoy studying at Visalia Adult School. After I study English here, I will find a job to earn money and take care of all aspects of my life. I like animals, especially dogs. Dogs are loyal and can understand human language best. For the study of English, Mona Peracca, is my teacher and makes me feel comfortable and not nervous. I like this school and my teacher Mona. I am a Christian and I believe in God. I believe that God loves me and will give me all the best, love is the root of everything. For those who want to learn English, coming her to study will make you love where you go to school. You will also love the teachers here. You will learn in a relaxed and comfortable environment. You will like learning English and your English will improve even more if you come here.
congratulatory messages and shout out
"Angela Yu has made huge gains recently. When she first started class her understanding of the English language was minimal. Since Christmas Break, her English comprehension has really skyrocketed! She speaks and understands so much more. Her reading has vastly improved as well. Her recent CASAS Benchmark scores reflected these gains, as she gained 29 points on her reading test and 28 points on her listening test. She diamonded out on a level A test and is on a B level test with a 28 point gain. Congratulations! I know she will continue to be successful as she pursues opening up a shop."
Mona Peracca, ESL Instructor
Visalia Adult School
Visalia Adult School is committed to providing a wide range of academic and career technical programs including High School Diploma, GED, Adult Basic Education, and English as a Second Language, Industrial Arts, Business and medical educational programs. Visalia Adult School is full accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and employs qualified state certificated instructors in all educational programs. Adult education programs and classes are offered throughout the community of Visalia.
3110 East Houston Avenue, Visalia, CA 93292
Phone: 559-730-7646
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