Kilgore College Adult Education honors 19 students as new members in National Adult Education Honor Society
Kilgore College Adult Education honors 19 students as new members in National Adult Education Honor Society The Henderson News
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The Kilgore College Adult Education and Literacy Program Inducts Students into the National Adult Education Honor Society
The Kilgore College Adult Education and Literacy program recently held its 21st annual induction ceremony for the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS). The ceremony took place on April 18 and included students from Gregg, Upshur, and Rusk counties.
Guest Speaker: Ivonne Maldonado
The guest speaker at the ceremony was Ivonne Maldonado, a former star student of the KC-AEL program. Maldonado was born in Mexico in 1986 and has achieved great success in her educational and professional journey. She earned a bachelor’s degree in International Trade and a master’s degree in Finance in Mexico. She worked as an executive banker and business owner before moving to Texas in 2017.
In Texas, Maldonado worked as a student worker and substitute teacher while pursuing her college degrees in the United States. She successfully earned an associate’s degree from Kilgore College and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education at UT Tyler. Maldonado currently teaches Spanish GED in the KC-AEL program, serves as an ESL paraprofessional for Kilgore ISD, and works as an academic coach for UT Academy (Summer School).
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Kilgore College Adult Education and Literacy program aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. These goals include:
- Quality Education (Goal 4): The program provides free services to help adults improve their lives through education.
- Gender Equality (Goal 5): The program promotes equal opportunities for both men and women in accessing education and achieving their goals.
- Decent Work and Economic Growth (Goal 8): By equipping adults with essential skills, the program contributes to economic growth and employment opportunities.
- Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10): The program aims to reduce inequalities by providing educational support to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
NAEHS Membership Criteria
To qualify for membership in the National Adult Education Honor Society, adult education students must demonstrate the following attributes:
- Effort
- Achievement
- Perseverance
- Initiative
- Desire
Only five percent of adult education students nationwide qualify for membership in NAEHS.
List of Inductees
This year’s inductees into the National Adult Education Honor Society are:
- Big Sandy: Rhiannon Reid
- Gilmer: Koseth Brandon
- Gilmer: Kerime Cardenas
- Gilmer: Victoria Sanchez
- Gladewater: James Odom
- Henderson: Camille Holland
- Henderson: Mariela Luna
- Henderson: Tosha Oberg
- Kilgore: Laura Hernandez
- Kilgore: Malachite Lopez
- Kilgore: Marcelo Lopez
- Kilgore: Maria L. Alvarez
- Longview: Maria Ann Baldazo
- Longview: Macey Elliott
- Longview: Christopher Fugate
- Longview: Mayra Vargas Mata
- Longview: Dina Ola
- Longview: Matthew Slaton
- Longview: Amy Stephenson
Contact Information
For more information on the Adult Education and Literacy program, visit www.kilgore.edu/AEL or call (903) 236-2004.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university.
- SDG 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
- SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No specific indicators are mentioned in the article. However, the achievement of these targets can be measured through indicators such as:
- Enrollment rates of adult education students in affordable and quality education programs.
- Employment rates and job satisfaction among adult education graduates.
- Reduction in educational and economic inequalities among adult education students.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university. | Enrollment rates of adult education students in affordable and quality education programs. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. | Employment rates and job satisfaction among adult education graduates. |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. | Reduction in educational and economic inequalities among adult education students. |
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