Anithalakshmi Thirugnanam 

She was a student in Rochelle Oral's computer class for the entire 2018-2019 school year.  She excelled in every aspect of the course and received certificates of completion each quarter.  She completed the entire course- Computer Basics, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the Internet and Email.

According to Rochelle, "Anitha was also in my Friday Intermediate Communication Skills Class during the 2018-2019 school year.  She was in that class for the entire school year as well and received a certificate of completion in June 2019."

Rochelle asked her if she would be interested in volunteering in her summer computer class, and Anitha agreed to do it.  "She is such a wonderful volunteer.   She creates new student folders in the VESL Drive, helps students get their laptops, log in/log off, and offers one on one assistance the entire time."  "I never have to ask her to do anything.  She takes initiative and just gets to work.  She is constantly circulating around the room.  She really has been a life-saver!" - Rochelle Oral

She also has taught community education classes.

Now she is in the  process of becoming a para-educator in FUSD.

"I am so proud of her!"

    I started my ESL program at Fremont Adult School last year. I learned a lot of things, I started at Advance Low ESL in Teacher Lisa Braley’s class, and I started learning Basic Computer classes with Teacher Rochelle. I enjoyed the class while learning Typing, Computer Vocabulary, Animations, Transition. In Fremont Adult school I finished two online courses (Burlington English and Project success). I attended College and Career Counseling Club. I attended a Community Education workshop at Fremont Adult School. I got a part-time job for Henna Art and a Glass painting Instructor.

   I got a certificate for MS Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. I learned the Listening and Speaking class with Teacher Rochell. I attended career counseling from Ohlone college.

   In Teacher Lisa’s class, I started writing my resume. I got a lot of friends at Fremont Adult School. Since I joined Fremont Adult School (2018 - 2019) I started speaking English confidently and I went against my stage fear and talked to the audience.  Now I am volunteering to help Teacher Rochelle in the computer lab.

Student of the month of for June, 2019:

Jie-Tang Schwan

This is What FACE Means to Me!
By Jie-Tang Schwan

       Fremont Adult School has meant many things to me, such as improving my English skills, making new friends, knowing nice and interesting teachers, and learning other important things. Fremont Adult School is extremely important to me and many others as well.

       Making new friends is one of the happiest experiences I got from FACE. This is because FACE has many students who come from different countries. I have learned about various cultures from them. Also, at Fremont Adult School, the teachers are very friendly and knowledgeable. I have not only learned English, but  also  a lot of American culture, history, and American life.

     This school  offers a variety classes that fit different students and different English levels. There are important support classes, such as  English labs in which students can use some programs to practice their English. One the most important features  is that the labs have a teacher there. For example, Mr. Kerry, who is in the computer lab, is very nice and always willing to help you. He has a good sense of humor, and is very patient with students. It almost seems like having a private tutor. This is a significant help for our individual language problems. Finally, Fremont Adult School offers classes at different times that is obviously convenient. Many students here have full-time or part-time jobs. Therefore, students can take classes which can fit their work schedules.

       There are many nice teachers at Fremont Adult School.  My favorite teachers are Chris, Yelena, Grace, and Kerry. Among many things I have learned at FACE are not only American culture and history through learning the language.   I have gained more knowledge about English grammar. I can read English books without checking the dictionary often. I have gained some writing skills.

    I feel that English is one of the more difficult languages to learn. It only has twenty-six letters, but it is the language with the most alternate meanings. In almost all cases in English there are different rules. There are many difficulties I have had learning English. Specifically, prepositions, adverbials, word-usage, and sentence construction present my greatest difficulties.

    My advice for English
    language learners.

    In my opinion, you should:

• Come to school everyday.
• Do the homework.
• Take at least two classes if you can.
• Repeat the class that you felt was difficult the first time until you feel you have improved your English from thar class.
• Go to English computer labs. They provide great benefits. 

Rainbows of FACE
By Jie-Tang Schwan

       I would like to conclude  by telling a short  story. One late Thursday afternoon, I drove to Fremont Adult School. The parking lot was nice, empty and quiet. By that time the classes were over, so most of the students had gone home. Suddenly, the rain poured down. I had stayed in the car waiting for a break in the rain. A few minutes after it stopped raining, a surprise occurred - two rainbows appeared in the sky. One was huge, wide, with the seven colors  clearly identified. They were so beautiful!

      This is what it is like to come to  Fremont Adult School. You come to learn English as a second language, American history and culture. You may feel frustrated from time to time, but there always are nice teachers to help you.

      Moreover, you may make new friends and learn about various cultures from those who came from different countries. Ultimately, you feel happy because your English skills have reached the next level. Like seeing the rainbows, you will see that you are close to achieving your goals. This is because coming to Fremont Adult School every day will help your American dream come true.

Thank you, Jie-Tang, for being
such an excellent student!

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Student of the month 
for May 2019
Nick Lueng

About Nick:

According to the staff at the FACE (AWD) Adults with Disabilities Program, Nick Leung has been a student in the AWD program since September 2009. Nick participates in all activities within the Program, and assists staff in many of the classes. His positive, willingness to help, and try new things shows his peers they can do those things too. This year Nick has been assisting in the Noll office. He gets the mail from the main office, assists with organizing, filing, and answering the phones. He supports Roshni Easley in the office with mass mailings while learning work skills. In the classes he leads
his peers in recycling, in the garden and greenhouse, on outings to City of Fremont Offices and throughout the Tri-City area.

   Some FunFacts About Nick:

- Nick’s Great Attitude is always upbeat.
- All the students and staff like Nick.
- Nick is very helpful in the computer 
  Lab, helping other students.
- Because of his superior office skills,
  Roshni fears he may replace her someday soon.
- Nick previously worked at Amazon (No wonder that company is doing so well!)
- Nick takes it from the garden to the
  kitchen with style.
- Big Star Trek fan - Live long and prosper!
- Lego Land - need we say more?
- Nick is super dependable - he never ever says “I don’t want to do this”.

   From Nick's Peers

   We, the staff and students of the AWD
   program appreciate Nick’s efforts to learn
   new skills. Nick’s positive influence on our
   program, and his peers, and over all work
   ethic makes him an ideal role model for all
   of our students! 

   Thank you Nick Leung!!

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Sathyam Patti, Student of the Month for April 2019

     First of all, I am very thankful to Fremont Adult School for providing me the opportunity to learn ESL and enhance my academic career. I started learning English at Fremont Adult School in the spring of 2016. When I have first came to the USA in 2015, I was not confident in English speaking & writing. Soon after, I started my journey from ESL Core Classes to Advanced ESL Grammar & Writing classes. During this period I have attended most of the classes and courses offered by FACE - free of cost! All the teachers were very dedicated, cooperative, supportive and friendly. Regarding online courses, I have completed 29 courses in Burlington English and totally completed Project Success and Apex Learning Courses. Regarding education I strongly believe that there is no age limit or restriction. Now I am 64 years and I am still coming daily to the school to further enhance my knowledge. I can proudly say that, we will not get this type of education and teachers in any country, even if we pay money. FACE provides immigrants with a place to get education, community values and freedom that they could not get in their home countries! It is my sincere appeal to all students to grab the learning opportunities at FACE with two hands! It will definitely help you to a bright future.

Thank you, Sathyam Patti.

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About Sathyam Patti

I was born and brought up in Hyderabad, the southern part of India. We have a family of six members. My father was the lone bread earning member for the entire family. Even though he was not educated and in spite of financial issues, he never ever compromised on his children’s education. My father always used to tell us, if anyone wants to excel in life, he should have commitment and dedication, and work hard.
One of the things I have learned from my father was that it wasn’t important whether you come from a rich family or not; what matters is family values, your contribution,and
efforts. Whatever I’m today, the entire credit goes to my father.

My favorite subject is Math. It is my favorite because I have never had difficulty with it and always used to get good marks in exams. Since my childhood, I have always been fascinated with numbers. Math is the study of numbers; by solving the problems one can develop their mental abilities. 
Math strengthens your brain and makes you smarter in life. It will connect you with day to day
activities in Banking, Share market, Stock market, foreign exchange, etc.,

PRINCIPLES AND GOALS
In my opinion, if anyone wants to excel
in academic or work career, should have
positive principles with achievable targeted
goals and one has to work towards the
process of the same with self-confidence,
determination, and hard work to get
the desired results.
     My brother advised me, not to lose
confidence and he told that there was no
age barrier for learning,it’s a continuous
process and another important point he
made was that “Nothing is impossible in life”,
and one should have trust in owns abilities,
qualities, and judgment.
    I also want to quote my mother’s advice
to me that “Never ever refuse any new task
or responsibility being given to you. One has
always to be ready to accept new challenges
and try to work with
determination to get results”.

    I always appreciate my wife, as being a
working woman. She has always given due
importance to family & social life along with
her busy work schedule. Here, I want to
stress one point to all the working people not
to be totally  a workaholic. Try to contribute
some time to your family and social life also.

Sathyam Patti

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Maggie Zhou is FACE's student of the month
for March 2019!