Juan Carlos Ramero realized from early on that his lack of English fluency would keep him from achieving his goals. As a student at Fresno City College, he found he was unable to communicate ideas or express himself clearly.  He scored low on placement tests and none of the classes from his first year of college were eligible for transfer to CSU Fresno.
 
While attending Fresno City College and working full-time, Juan Carlos decided to enroll at Clovis Adult Education to improve his English skills. He credits CAE instructors and counselors for the encouragement and support that allowed him to complete his studies and advance his language skills.
 
Juan Carlos states, “If you do not put effort into what you want, you will never overcome the challenges. All the roads until this point were difficult but new challenges are just beginning, and I have to be ready for them. One thing I am sure of is that I am not alone on this new journey.”
 
Juan Carlos is currently attending CSU Fresno as a Plant Health major.

CCAE takes pride in honoring and recognizing our extraordinary members with awards at the Chapter, Section, and State levels.  During the 2024 CCAE State Conference, which will be held in  Anaheim on May 9th-11th, we will celebrate the achievements of Classified, Certificated, and Partners of Adult Education at the State level.  Please submit your nomination forms today! ​ ​Eligibility requirements for all awards can be found on this link as well. https://www.ccaestate.org/awards.html

Award submission deadlines:

Due date for any CCAE Member to submit nominees for State Council Award is: December 22, 2023

Due date for Section Presidents to submit nominees for State Council and their Section's Excellence in Teaching & Support Services Awards is: January 12, 2024