May 2022
Student Spotlight
Changes Lives!
Program:
Creative Center
I like the Creative Center because it has a lot of activities like acting, drawing, sculpting. My family helped me find this program. I enjoy drawing, acting and sculpting the most. I want to be a very talented artist. I would want my spirit animal to be a tiger shark because they are large and have stripes. My family, has shaped me to be responsible and get me through life. My values are to use art to express myself and to be helpful to everyone around me. My tips and suggestions are that the Creative Center is fun and has many activities to do and you learn skills to help you in life.
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"Most of our students, at The Creative Center, have not been utilizing technology before COVID, but Matthew has demonstrated consistency in his attendance navigating zoom. He pursues increasing his artistic skills in a variety of mediums and approaches. His persistent discipline of practice married with his inquisitive, explorative perspective, is reflected in his soulful portraits and figurative works. Recently, he had pieces at The Gingsburg Gallery located at the Creative Center purchased from a private art collector in New York. Matthew is a benefit to the Performing Arts Department as well. He brings his positive enthusiasm, kindness, and disciplined work ethic to the plays. His shyness melts when he's on stage. The Creative Center is a good fit for bringing out his abilities and The Creative Center is a better place with him being a part of our family."
-Jeanette Steck, Creative Center Instructor
Program:
Career technical Education (CTE)
I’m in the LVN program and I heard about it from a former colleague at the hospital. Great instructors and classmates are fun to be around. I want to continue my career patch in Nursing and aiming for an RN degree after I complete the program here at Visalia Adult School. The animal spirit I would associate myself with is the Wolf. The wolf knows what it takes to survive, can work alone or in a pack, and is fiercely protective. The person that has inspired me to be the person I am today is my son, Jet. He always inspires me to succeed. What I value in life is hard work, honesty, and family. For anyone thinking about attending programs at Visalia Adult School, my message to you is: "Don’t be afraid to return to school, and always maintain a positive attitude."
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"Roxane is is a stellar student! She is one of those students that makes herself indispensable. She is great, a stabilizing force in the classroom and brings emotional support to her peers! "
-Kim Felsted, LVN Instructor
-Joyce Glaspie, LVN Program Coordinator
Program:
high school Diploma
I found Visalia Adult School through a friend and after investigating online. Despite the Covid 19 pandemic, I enjoyed being at VAS. My teacher, Mrs. Ginger Allen and the staff at VAS help each other.
I enjoyed that the program I was enrolled in had the option to be all online. One of my next goals is to continue my studies in International Business in Economics and Finance. I enjoy the path of learning.
If I were to decide on my spirit animal, I would select the tiger. They are fast runners, big cats, water-loving creatures and very intelligent. The people that have made the greatest impact in shaping who I am today are too many to mention; Thanks to my parents, grandparents, and family. My values are fundamentally instilled by my parents, grandparents, Karate-Do (which means Civility, Respect, Tolerance To Our Others and the Community). To any student that is thinking about attending Visalia Adult School: Go ahead with take the first step, go little by little, each human being goes through different situations. My advice is to fight for your dreams, goals, purposes, and understanding your own time, needs, if you fall one, two, three times, get up 7 times never stop pursuing your dreams. Keep learning the universe is infinite.
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“Sal worked so hard on his credits, and completed them to graduate in April. He never let his full-time job in the auto industry slow him down. His persistent study habits kept him on an upward trajectory of improved grades. His good cheer is unflagging, and encounters with him always make my day.”
-Ginger Allen, HSD Instructor
Program:
High school diploma
My name is Maribel Flores and I heard about this program from my mom while we were living here in Woodlake. What I enjoy most about this program is that while I study, I keep learning from my classes/subjects. My goal after I complete my credits is to study to be a nurse assistant. I consider that my spirit animal is a Lion. I was born in August so my zodiac sign is Leo. I love lions because I feel that I'm strong, unstoppable, and always fight for my goals. My kids have give me the strength to always work hard for them, for me, and for a better life. My values are the things that my family taught me. I believe these are important in the way I live and work. I would suggest to others who are thinking of attending VAS is, take advantage of the great opportunity that this program gives us to improve ourselves in life, don't think twice. Take the risk to progress in life.
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" Maribel is single mom of two. She does seasonal farm work but is currently unemployed and taking advantage of this time to complete her diploma. She is an extremely dedicated student and only needs 25 credits to graduate. She hopes to enter the CNA program when her diploma is done."
-Diane Townsend, HSD 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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