EmpowerED

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EmpowerED E12: Shaelyn Birch—From Barriers to Belief

Posted March 11, 2026 • 00:03:42

Shaelyn once believed her learning disability meant her dreams were out of reach. It wasn’t until adult education opened new doors that she began...

EmpowerED E11: Kristen Hardnett—From Stuck to Salaried

Posted January 23, 2026 • 00:05:25

Kristen felt stuck in a low paying job, and as she watched her autistic son excel in school, she knew she wanted to be shining example to him. Discover...

EmpowerED E10: Angel Jimenez—From Newcomer to Navigator

Posted December 21, 2025 • 00:08:13

Angel began his journey with limited English proficiency, and today he is paying it forward—helping others practice their English and launching an...

EmpowerED E9: Marcos Bonilla-Cruz—"Experience How Much YOU Can Do"

Posted December 11, 2025 • 00:03:52

This must-see episode discusses how adult education helped Marcos Bonilla-Cruz reach his full potential after coming to America. His advice for adult...

EmpowerED E8: Mary Baker—Overwhelmed to Optimistic

Posted October 7, 2025 • 00:05:06

When Mary Baker decided to get her education, she walked in feeling afraid that she couldn't succeed. Once she realized that comparison was the death...