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Welcome!  ​L.A. Metro Section of CCAE

The LA Metro Section of CCAE is a diverse, supportive community of regional CCAE members in the adult education sector including teachers, administrators, classified staff, adult education institutions, and adult students.

CCAE L.A. Metro Section serves the Division of Adult and Career Education (DACE) of the Los Angeles Unified School District. 

L.A. Metro Section Board Members: 

2025-2026.

Lizbeth Rubio
​President
LAUSD

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Francisco Narciso
​President-Elect
LAUSD

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Latasha Hawthorne
Past President
LAUSD, Friedman Occupational Center

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Gina Paiz
Secretary
LAUSD, Central Office​
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Sandra Orosco Lopez
Treasurer
​LAUSD

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Julieta Flores
Treasurer-Elect
LAUSD

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Elizabeth “Liz” Penuela
Membership Chair 
LAUSD, Venice Skills Center

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Darlene Neilsen
Historian
Retired

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Sonya Ramirez
Member-at-Large
LAUSD, Slawson SE Occupational Center

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Dave Coleman
Legislative Chair
​LAUSD

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Osiris Ley Saldana
Membership Elect/
​Media & Promotions 
​LAUSD​

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It's time for some midweek PD positivity! Join Michele and Justin each Thursday from 12:30-1:30 pm for a new session of Lunch with LARAEC! It's going to be awesome!

Visit the Lunch with LARAEC website for all upcoming sessions

All Lunch with LARAEC sessions are recorded and are available for viewing at Lunch with LARAEC.

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Resource Spotlight

Immigrant and Family Resources

Due to popular demand, we have collected some resources that may assist immigrant students in understanding their rights. You can find them on our home page at https://laraec.org 

Additionally, don’t miss our recorded Zoomcast session on supporting undocumented students from Javier Carbajal-Ramos of LA Valley College's Dream Resource Center. This session provided valuable insights and practical strategies for supporting students and creating brave spaces. Visit https://laraec.org/lunchwithlaraec/ to watch the video session and learn more. ​

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MOTIVATION ZONE!

The One Thing All Great Teachers Do

This TED Talk from Dr. Nick Fuhrman is full of heart, humor and practical advice. It reminds us of those quintessential elements that make up a great teacher.

It’s not degrees and certificates; it comes with a lot of commitment. He goes over those elements he thinks are essential: teachable moments, celebrate mistakes, appreciate differences, relay feedback, and evaluate yourself. It’s a great way to remember why we teach in the first place.

Dr. Nick Fuhrman is an associate professor of environmental education in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication.

Also known as “Ranger Nick,” he teaches graduate courses in educational program development and data analysis and undergraduate courses in environmental education and teaching methods.

To listen to his short (3.5 minutes) motivational talk to educators.
​SOURCE: https://youtu.be/WwTpfVQgkU0?si=Nr9vFwUhba503vk4

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