Student Success Stories

Abraham spent the first 19 years of his life in his homeland, but May 13, 2016 will be a day he can never forget – the day Abraham moved from Havana, Cuba to the United States. He joined his father and came to go to college, but first Abraham had to learn English. An outstanding… Read more »

Ayoub’s entire life can be summarized in three words: boldness, perseverance, and determination. Our proud alumnus followed an unusual pathway to success and is now receiving recognition for his hard work. He moved to the United States in 2017, from Morocco where he studied and earned degrees in Finance and Computer Science. Ayoub’s journey would… Read more »

For noble souls, valor does not depend upon age. Our Advanced English student Alexandra is a great example! At only 19-years-old, Alexandra Olivas became a manager at Panera Bread-George Washington University. Listening to Alexandra talk about her life, it is impossible not to feel inspired by her enthusiasm and her work ethic. And most importantly… Read more »

It was the desire to share knowledge that attracted Juan Carlos Portillo to the field of education and ultimately to the Bilingual Teaching Assistant program of the Carlos Rosario School. The paraprofessional with E.L. Hayes Public Charter School proved hard work and determination can pay off. Becoming a full time teacher’s assistant is a step… Read more »

Carlos Rosario School just helped prepare another student to become a U.S. citizen in November. Originally from El Salvador, Josue said becoming an American citizen feels like a dream come true! “Since I am in the U.S., I was determined to get my naturalization as soon as I could.” Josue is now a U.S. citizen… Read more »

Leaving Ethiopia was not an easy decision for Almaz Demise. She had a bright future as a trained pastry chef with two jobs, one in a cafe and one in a hotel, but reuniting her family took priority. She and her son left for Washington, DC in November 2017 to join her husband who immigrated… Read more »

Michael is a Nurse Aide program graduate and was one of 3 student speakers who delivered their remarks at June’s Carlos Rosario School graduation ceremony. He said: “This is just the beginning for all of us graduates; we have a lot to do in the future, and education and persistence are the key.” Good evening… Read more »

Students at the Sonia Gutierrez Campus led the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Panel. The students discussed topics like education, language, cultural traditions and identity. Below is one of the presentations, “Education for the Indigenous Population in Ecuador” by Verónica Guaján. Education for the Indigenous Population in Ecuador In commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day I talked about… Read more »