Hello!
This blog will be on hiatus for a while, but I hope you'll all stay online and engaged for the summer, especially those of you participating in our summer classes.
Here are some great online resources for GED studies:
GED Writing Study Website
Excellent Reference for Grammar
GED Math practice
Basic Skills Games
Basic Skills Games for a Good Cause
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Exciting events at EdCC this coming weekend!
IGNITE EDMONDS on Friday, June 11th @ 7PM in Brier Hall
$2 ($1 w/ EdPass)
There will be: Live swing band, Westgate Chapel Live, Wayne Taylor, DJ Erok,
Hip Hop Artists: Willie Will, Original, Josh Donnell and J.P.S.
EdCC HIP HOP CLUB “THE ROOTS” SHOWCASE on Saturday, June 12th @ 7:30PM in Brier Hall
FREE ($5 suggested donation)
Featuring LIVE performances by: Lady Gaga “Kristine Deleon”, Agnes Ingarra, Djinn, Kontagious, Rhythm Rkrz, LV, Mike DC and many MORE!
Additionally, there will be PRIZES and GIVE AWAYS!
$2 ($1 w/ EdPass)
There will be: Live swing band, Westgate Chapel Live, Wayne Taylor, DJ Erok,
Hip Hop Artists: Willie Will, Original, Josh Donnell and J.P.S.
EdCC HIP HOP CLUB “THE ROOTS” SHOWCASE on Saturday, June 12th @ 7:30PM in Brier Hall
FREE ($5 suggested donation)
Featuring LIVE performances by: Lady Gaga “Kristine Deleon”, Agnes Ingarra, Djinn, Kontagious, Rhythm Rkrz, LV, Mike DC and many MORE!
Additionally, there will be PRIZES and GIVE AWAYS!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Free Dental Care June 12th
Edmonds Woodway Dental Care will offer free treatment to people who cannot afford regular dental care from 9am to 3pm this Friday, June 12th. Edmonds Woodway Dental Care is located at 21810 76th Ave West, Suite 102, Edmonds. Treatment will be offered on a first come, first served basis. More info: 425-775-3446 or click here.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Pathways Students
Pathways is a program in our ABE/GED department designed to help students with disabilities transition to employment. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with several Pathways students, all of whom are excited about their June graduation and the opportunities beyond. I thank all of the students described below who chose to share their stories here.
Michelle (pictured left) describes herself as "a very outgoing person" and plans to seek a full-time job helping older adults. She's very enthusiastic about Pathways, especially Terri Taylor, the instructor. "It's been great," said Michelle. "I enjoy my teacher Terri. I made a lot of friends."
Mimi (right) has many different interests, including cosmetology, music, and running.
She's been focused on gaining math, reading, and writing skills. In the future, she'd like to get into a beauty school and be a running coach. Pathways has been a great experience for her, especially the people in the class. Mimi said, "It's nice to know everybody."
Kelsey (left) looks forward to job searching, but she's still undecided about what she wants to do. She's considering all possibilities, including part-time work or volunteering. She recommends Pathways to future students, saying: "People will like it and make new friends."
Sara (right) joined the Pathways community from Egypt, and she's appreciated all the help she's received learning English as a second language and trying to find a job. She's interested in a career in hospitality, although her dream is really interior design. She describes education in this country as "totally different" and in a good way- "more learning, more helpful." Sara has particularly enjoyed her class's exploration of Blackboard, a technology not available in her home country.
Finally, I met with Robert and George, good friends who met each other in the Pathways class. Robert is interested in continuing on to get a computer degree. George, on the other hand, is more focused on job hunting; he would enjoy working with animals or working as a chef. When asked about Pathways, Robert said, "They teach you more than anything else," to which George responded, "what he said!" Both of them feel great about the experience and the friends they've made.
Good luck to you all! Congratulations on your graduation celebration in June! Anyone interested in the Pathways program can contact the instructor, Terri Taylor (terri.taylor@edcc.edu), for more information.
Michelle (pictured left) describes herself as "a very outgoing person" and plans to seek a full-time job helping older adults. She's very enthusiastic about Pathways, especially Terri Taylor, the instructor. "It's been great," said Michelle. "I enjoy my teacher Terri. I made a lot of friends."Mimi (right) has many different interests, including cosmetology, music, and running.
She's been focused on gaining math, reading, and writing skills. In the future, she'd like to get into a beauty school and be a running coach. Pathways has been a great experience for her, especially the people in the class. Mimi said, "It's nice to know everybody."
Kelsey (left) looks forward to job searching, but she's still undecided about what she wants to do. She's considering all possibilities, including part-time work or volunteering. She recommends Pathways to future students, saying: "People will like it and make new friends."
Sara (right) joined the Pathways community from Egypt, and she's appreciated all the help she's received learning English as a second language and trying to find a job. She's interested in a career in hospitality, although her dream is really interior design. She describes education in this country as "totally different" and in a good way- "more learning, more helpful." Sara has particularly enjoyed her class's exploration of Blackboard, a technology not available in her home country.
Finally, I met with Robert and George, good friends who met each other in the Pathways class. Robert is interested in continuing on to get a computer degree. George, on the other hand, is more focused on job hunting; he would enjoy working with animals or working as a chef. When asked about Pathways, Robert said, "They teach you more than anything else," to which George responded, "what he said!" Both of them feel great about the experience and the friends they've made.Good luck to you all! Congratulations on your graduation celebration in June! Anyone interested in the Pathways program can contact the instructor, Terri Taylor (terri.taylor@edcc.edu), for more information.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Springfest!
My apologies because this isn't much advance notice, but today is Springfest at Edmonds Community College!
This annual event will be held today in the courtyard from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thanks to funding from the Associated Students of EdCC, there will be free food, games, prizes, and music all day. Check it out!
This annual event will be held today in the courtyard from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thanks to funding from the Associated Students of EdCC, there will be free food, games, prizes, and music all day. Check it out!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Transition Night Photos
Thanks to all the friendly faces who turned out for GED Transition Night! I'm sorry I didn't take more pictures, but so often the camera is an afterthought.
Here (left) we have an evening GED student, Eva, with her husband. It was great to see this kind of moral support from friends or family members.
This is Ericka (right), an intern from Seattle University. She's assisting with orientations and evening classes, and we're so grateful for the help!
On the far right of this photo (left) is Connie, another GED evening student. She's pictured here with her daughter, a friend, and her granddaughter-- wow, 3 generations present! She also brought enchiladas, which I heard were delicious. Thanks, Connie!
Here (left) we have an evening GED student, Eva, with her husband. It was great to see this kind of moral support from friends or family members.
This is Ericka (right), an intern from Seattle University. She's assisting with orientations and evening classes, and we're so grateful for the help!
On the far right of this photo (left) is Connie, another GED evening student. She's pictured here with her daughter, a friend, and her granddaughter-- wow, 3 generations present! She also brought enchiladas, which I heard were delicious. Thanks, Connie!
Monday, May 17, 2010
GED Transition Night
Don't miss GED Transition Night! It's a quarterly event to connect students to the transition info for planning that next step.
We're excited to connect you to guests from: Advising, Financial Aid, I-BEST, Opportunity Grant, BFET, CEN, Computer Information Systems, & CIT!
Whew, that's a lot of acronyms; let me explain. I-BEST stands for Integrated Basic Education & Skills Training. BFET is a financial assistance program and that stands for Basic Food & Employment Training. CEN is Computers, Electronics, and Networking. CIT is Construction Industry Training.
Hope to see you there! There will be a raffle drawing for a college bookstore gift certificate!
We're excited to connect you to guests from: Advising, Financial Aid, I-BEST, Opportunity Grant, BFET, CEN, Computer Information Systems, & CIT!
Whew, that's a lot of acronyms; let me explain. I-BEST stands for Integrated Basic Education & Skills Training. BFET is a financial assistance program and that stands for Basic Food & Employment Training. CEN is Computers, Electronics, and Networking. CIT is Construction Industry Training.
Hope to see you there! There will be a raffle drawing for a college bookstore gift certificate!
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