Nancy's ESL Class Enchants Governor Richardson

Nancy's Advanced ESL Class had an opportunity to chat briefly with Governor Bill Richardson who has in Roswell christening the new Rehab Center.

Gina's ESL Class Decorates Fair Booth

New Work Study Students at ENMU-Roswell ABE

Each semester we usually see some work study students leave and we see some new ones begin their career with us. This semester we've added the following new work study students to our little ABE world. Here's some information about them. I think most of it is correct. I know their names are spelled right. Please make them feel welcome and help them learn about ABE.

Here's Ali--Ali is not related to Mohammed Ali. Her real name is Alejandra. However, Ali is easier to spell and remember. This is Ali's first semester in college and we expect her to do well in school. She is going need us to ask her about her grades and make sure she attends class regularly. She's studying Criminal Justice. Ali's favorite color is green and she still believes in the Tooth Fairy.

Here's Eileen. Eileen is studying Medical Assisting and we expect her to earn good grades this semester. Her favorite color is purple and she once wanted to be a ballerina.

Here's Nancy---Nancy is pursuing further education in the nursing field and feels that registering and enrolling at ENMU-Roswell should be easier. I agree with Nancy. She was also brought on board to keep an eye on Raymond and Ali who may need some extra mentoring. Her favorite color is black and she has exceptional peripheral vision.

Here's Raymond---Raymond likes cross his arms and needs to remember that education is a priviledge and requires discipline and hard work. Raymond is working with us through the HELP program and we wish him well. Raymond's favorite color is orange and he enjoys listening to opera.

I apologize for not updating this blog more often. I've been busy.

Raymond

BAA BAA BAA

Any Questions???????

With knowledge learned from a recent NMAEA training, ENMU-Roswell instructors Nancy Alvarado-Munoz let teachers on a sentence building exercise for ESL students. After much laughter, everyone discovered Rudy had period---he also had the question mark. Overall, the training was fun, interactive and hopefully something everyone will use with their students. Should you have any questions, please contact Rudy.

Lucy's Hints for Ensuring your Students Pass the GED

Event coordinator and GED instructor, Lucy Morgan, discussed her strategies for helping students. Lucy began her presentation by telling the teachers to "ask the students when they would like to get their GED." She told the audience that you must understand your students goals and timeline. Furthermore, she added "you must be honest and straight with your students." If a students comes in at 3.7 grade level in Math, you must let that student know that it will take them some time to learn what is needed to pass the test." Lucy also discussed the Lottery Scholarship and how all the students who pass their GED are eligible with it. She also talked the new GED test that is slated to begin in 2012! Thanks Lucy for a great presentation!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summer ENMU-Roswell ABE Teacher Meeting

This Saturday thirty teachers and ABE staff from Chaves and Roosevelt Counties met in Roswell to improve their ability to serve ABE students. The meeting was put together by the instructors for the instructors. Instructors Maelisa Rydholm, Lucy Morgan, Martha Hernandez, Sally Green and Nancy Alvarado-Munoz planned and organized the event. More on this event will follow soon.

Today ABE Instructor and Math Specialist Mike Sudduth reviewed the Pythagorean Theorem with some GED students. Mike was taking Pam's place today and is getting familiar with ABE procedures and students. Mr. Sudduth spent many years teaching math and is very familiar with what students need to pass the GED test. Mr. Sudduth is also an experienced beekeeper and we are investigating setting up a beekeeping class at the college. Do you think this is the reason his wife always calls him "honey."

NMYCA Cadets Cycle 16

Lean, Mean, Cycle Sixteen Machines---Carlos, Felix, Thomas, Santiago, Leonardo and Aaron--flex their muscles after taking the TABE test. I wish these gentlemen well on all their future endeavors.

Thanks for a Job Well Done!

I want to thank NMYCA students, AnnJell, Evonne and Stevi, for their help moving books and materials today. They did a fantastic job and we wish them the best after they leave the ChalleNGe. Go Ladies!!!!!!!!!!

The advanced ESL class has been reading "Bridge to Terabithia" together in class. It enables them to put what they have learned into practice. Hilda Pacheco-Peeples, Assistant Director of ABE, participated in their class, explaining a portion of her readings.

Lucy Morgan, the evening instructor at the ABE Department, had her students put an essay together one sentence at a time. It was a strategy she picked up in Albuquerque at a training she attended last month. The students were very involved, proving it is a strategy that works!!! Lucy is constantly looking for innovative ways to keep her students interested in learning.

Great Links for Teaching/Learning

Here's a list of incredible resources links for teachers and students.

http://literacynetwork.verizon.org/Free-Online-Courses.21.0.html

http://www.ircc.edu/html/esol3/intro.html

ESL Classes

Mrs.Gina always Working Hard and the students always learning New things.

Character Counts

Mrs.Nancy WON the Character Counts Award GO Nancy Ur A Great Teacher!!!

House of Represenitives

ABE

Mrs.Gina,an Mrs.Nancy all smiles at the Legislator

New Mexico

The Beautiful Seal Of New Mexico

National ABE Day

February 20 was national ABE day. A few of us went to the Legislature and were acknowledged as part of the ABE program. In this picture: Chylsie, Gabriel, Hilda, Joe, and Amanda.

Youth Challenge Cycle

The New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe program is now holding their classes on the ENMU-Roswell Campus. We hope this arrangement will encourage more cadets to pursue post-secondary degrees following their completion of this program. Each year roughly three-hundred cadets earn college credits and work toward their GED while at ENMU-Roswell. In the future we hope to see more Youth Challenge program graduates living in ENMU-Roswell's Sierra Village.

Staff Meeting held on January 17, 2009

On January 17, 2009, Director Todd DeKay and Assistant Director Hilda Pacheco-Peeples hosted the Adult Basic Education Department's Staff Meeting. Information discussed ranged from filling out an intake form properly to reffering a GED Graduate to the ENMU-R Student Advising Center. Elaine Espinosa-Sims from the ENMU-R Testing Services was in attendance to give a presentation on the proccess of registering and taking the GED. Also Sally Green and Nancy Alvarado, both teachers with the ABE Department, gave presentations. Overall the meeting was fun and exciting and gave the sense of a promising semester to come.