MSAD 52 adult education continues to teach, support during times of uncertainty

TURNER — MSAD 52 adult education has moved its classrooms online to allow all learners to continue to interact, grow and work toward their educational goals.
Offering regular, online office and class hours throughout the day and evening to all of its students, staff delivered laptops for those in need, also supplying technology support to students, including access to ZOOM and Webex meetings, Google classrooms and local WIFI public area options when needed.
ESL teacher Stacey Keniston recently set up a parking lot meeting to deliver learning packets to her students. “They looked so happy to see me when they pulled up next to me,” she noted. “We shared quarantine stories and our hopes for getting back to some kind of normalcy.” Keniston remains connected with students via web classes, phone and emails.
On Wednesdays, academic students focus on life skills and cooking lessons. Using what students already have in their homes, the group chooses a recipe and all cook together each week. Students also learn food safety skills and get a chance to socialize as a group. A recent class offered involved making meatballs, where students enjoyed learning a new skill and virtually visiting with each other and staff.
“The staff of MSAD 52 Adult Education went above and beyond to launch all their classes into an online format, completing the process in two days,” stated director Razell Ward. “It is wonderful to see all our students working so hard to embrace this new learning even in these difficult times. I am so proud of students and staff for their willingness to try out these new online learning experiences and staying connected. Although we miss seeing them each day, we are grateful they are still working toward their goals and doing so safely. ”
Despite the unprecedented nature of national school closures, adult and community education continue even when the doors are closed. Whether that is diploma credit classes, enrichment or offering Hiset practice opportunities on our Hiset program site, where students can practice their skills and be well prepared to take and pass the Hiset test, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education program remains active and is committed to positive learning experiences — online or in school. Anyone interested in starting or completing their education with MSAD 52, may contact josee.castonguay@msad52.org or tricia.sawyer@msad52.org.
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