Lisa's Story:

"The Adult Education program has helped me build my confidence, improve my self esteem, and made me feel better about myself. I have a better outlook about my life and I have more opportunities for my future. Here is my story: I have four kids who have all graduated from high school which has made me the happiest mom ever. Every time one of them graduated there was a little part of me that kept asking myself, “Why can’t I do that?” I enrolled in other programs two times in the past, but I didn’t get the help that I needed to get it done.  Last year, I decided to contact the Independence School District to find out about the Adult Education Program. I started attending classes in August 2024 with a goal of graduating by 2026. During the first class, everyone worked on the same subject and we went through the lesson together as a class. There was both a teacher and a tutor there during the lessons so I had the help that I needed, and I never felt like I was being judged by anyone. When I fi rst started taking classes I didn’t think that I would schedule any tests before October of 2025 but by May of 2025 I had already passed four out of the five subjects. Being a part of the Independence Adult Education Program was the best decision for me. It provided me with the help and the teaching that I needed and has given me confidence and a better outlook on life. The best part about finishing this program is that I proved to myself that I could do it. I am so excited for my kids to see me walk across the stage during graduation in May of 2026."