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Alumni

4

Feb

Lewis Omike’s journey – Determination and education can change the course of a life

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Lewis Omike’s journey - Determination and education can change the course of a life   Lewis Omike learned at an early age that education wasn’t just important, it was the [...]

17

May

Bennie’s lifelong commitment to her children’s educational success

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Bennie’s lifelong commitment to her children’s educational success   Fourteen years ago, Bennie Jean Profit took a bold step that changed the course of her family’s life. As a mother [...]

17

Dec

Jazmin González: From Dreams to Reality with AVANCE-Houston

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Jazmin González always dreamed of opening her own business. Becoming a business owner involves many sacrifices, such as missing family events, birthdays, and children's milestones. Jazmin faced these and many [...]

12

Jun

Adult education student completes her GED in record time!

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Angela Mentado is a recent Adult Education graduate. She was born and raised in Houston, where she attended school. Her parents were happy about her grades and always considered her [...]

10

Feb

Chandler Tubbs: ‘It’s never too late to get your education’

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Chandler Tubbs is a young woman whose motto is, “It is never too late to get your education. Just go for it!”   At 17, she was a bright student [...]

17

Nov

Antonia Soliz: From Head Start parent to nutrition specialist

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It all started in 1999. Antonia Soliz lived in the small town of Premont, Texas – about an hour of Corpus Christi – with her four children attending Head Start. [...]

9

Nov

AVANCE-Houston, an inclusive place where children thrive

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Without any doubt, AVANCE was Liz Garza’s top choice when selecting a place for her son, Xavi Morales, to receive academic instruction in preparation for kindergarten.   Xavi was a [...]

27

Sep

AVANCE scholarship recipient working diligently to become a medical assistant

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Doris Abrego, a 22-year-old mother, came to AVANCE-Houston seeking an early childhood education program for her son. However, she found much more than just a school for him.   In [...]

30

Aug

Yadira Jiménez, mother and leader, does for others what she does for her children

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Advocating for your children’s well-being is a given. But being an advocate for the well-being of all the children – as Yadira did – is a different story.   Yadira [...]

11

Aug

AVANCE-Houston and Comcast provide pathways to a brighter future for adult students

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Elizabeth Martinez faced a significant obstacle in her career when her employer required a high school diploma. Despite her best efforts, Elizabeth faced the same hurdle at every job opportunity. [...]
The week-long celebration was filled with interactive activities that promoted the importance of early learning, which helps children succeed throughout life During the annual celebration, hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our young learners participated in fun activities based on daily themes, introducing students to a world of music, food, and community resources. During the annual celebration, hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our young learners participated in fun activities based on daily themes, introducing students to a world of music, food, and community resources.

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