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| The VRABE Voice
VRABE Regional Adult Based Education
70 Loveland Hill Road, Vernon, CT 06066
860 870-6060
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VRABE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
"It's Never Too Late to Change." Keith Boyle
In a mere seven months' time Keith Boyle left his job, earned a GED, and completed a Certified Nurses Aide program at Stone Academy, East Hartford. He is presently working as a C.N.A. at Woodlake Tolland Health Center in the physical rehab unit.
While emotionally supporting two close family members through hospice, Keith observed the level of patience, kindness, and care the nurses displayed. He felt drawn to the nurturing environment and admired the impact of their calling. Previously, Keith worked in construction and later took a job as a printer. When reflecting upon his hospital observations, he felt it was time to prepare for an occupation where one can make a difference, even if it is one person at a time. Keith entered the VRABE GED program, housed at E.O. Smith High School, in March of 2017. Since that time everything has changed for him.
It had been years since Keith had been in a classroom, and he knew his skills would be rusty. It seemed sensible to start at the beginning to get reacquainted with the academic environment. His determination and drive to master his goal sailed Keith through the GED program. He enjoyed the small class size, which provided Keith with personal attention and helped him get on a fast track to reaching his goal.
Keith wants others to know that it is never too late to change. "Remember that you're doing it for yourself, the only competition is with yourself." Keith planned for his change in a strategic manner. He set a goal and broke down the path to success into smaller sections, achieving one step at a time. Keith feels that if your goal is true to yourself, motivation will follow.
Keith uses his age to his benefit, "Being an older student provides me with a different point of view and life experience to deal with obstacles and bumps in the road." Keith's long-term plan is to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing.
Submitted by: Marion Bissonnette, ESL/GED Coordinator, E.O. Smith
ESL NEWS - ROCKVILLE LEARNING CENTER
Elissa Blanchard's ESL class at Rockville Learning Center had a Halloween Party and learned about American traditions.
Everyone brought food to share, made haunted houses, told ghost stories, and even had a scary pop-quiz to determine if we were witches or werewolves. Some of the students wore costumes. One of students, Ali, brought his hobby to share with the class and made balloon designs for several students. Ali has his own business as Ali the Balloon Guy. It was a great way to start the Halloween celebration.
Ali - The Balloon Guy
ESL Student at
Rockville Learning Center
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Eighth
Annual
STARS Event
VRABE Congratulates staff member Tom Curran, site administrator of Bacon Academy, and Rebecca Markham, CDP student at RHS who were VOCAL award recipients. Recognition took place on Thursday, November 30th at the Hartford Public Library.
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Regional Director Andy Rockett with
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recipient Rebecca Markham
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Rebecca Markham, RHS Student
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Rebecca
Markhan & Tom Curran - 2nd and 3rd from left (VRABE student and staff member)
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Voices of Connecticut Adult Learners (VOCAL)
is an organization for adult learners who did not get the chance to complete school when they were younger and are now going back to school to better themselves. VOCAL members share their knowledge and experience as adult learners to inspire others and make a difference. They hope to get careers in many different areas to ensure a brighter future for themselves, their children and the community.
Mission: The mission of VOCAL is to advocate, promote, and establish a community of adult learner leaders
Vision: There exists a system for student voice and leadership in adult education
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CONTINUING EDUCATION ENRICHMENT
Pottery Handbuilding and Throwing taught by Sally Robinson
The participants below are enjoying the joy of creating with clay! This course introduces foundation skills as students produce a variety of pieces. The Spring 2018 Continuing Education registration begins January 25. Pottery classes begin February 20th.
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ESL NEWS
Wethersfield ESL Program Celebrates the Holiday Season!
ESL classes at the Wethersfield site enjoyed eating together, Mariachi entertainment, singing, laughter and great conversation throughout the evening.
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by: Irene Bobriwnyk, ESL Teacher, Wethersfield High School
Santa made a cameo appearance at the E O Smith's ESL class end of the semester party. Santa told the class that his message was love and respect for all religions, genders, and countries, and how happy he was to find such a special place where so many come together in peace.
Submitted by: Marion Bissonnette, ESL Coordinator, E.O. Smith
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 FACEBOOK FANS
What better way to promote our programs than to have our VRABE staff, students, and community supporters join Facebook! "Like" us, follow us, and contribute to our page at https://www.facebook.com/vernonadulted. Each month we will feature a program, a student, a teacher and/or an event to promote, and hopefully expand our exposure within the greater VRABE community. If you aren't already on Facebook and are a bit uncomfortable about privacy issues, we will show you how you can participate with as limited personal exposure as you need. If you have information or photos you would like to post on Facebook, please send them to [email protected] and [email protected].
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VRABE REGIONAL DIRECTOR NEWS
Andy Rockett
Hi Folks,
What a great time of year for us all to reflect upon those things great and small for which we feel grateful! Here at VRABE, we have the best of all worlds - an incredibly supportive and caring group of co-workers, all willing to help in time of need; a noble mission in supporting those striving to improve their lives; and most of all, students that we admire, respect and grow close to! VRABE is much like a large, extended family, and we're so happy to be part of it.
Enjoy your holiday season, and thank you for being part of VRABE.
www.vrabe.org
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