COABE Advocast

In this episode, we talk to Debra Tavaras of Atlanta Public School Adult Education and COABE’s 2023 SAAEF fellow for Georgia about how to persevere through the challenges of advocacy. She discusses an event that she created and her hopes for the future of advocacy in Georgia. We are also joined by former adult learner Gaelle Petit Homme who discusses what adult education has mean

In this episode, we speak with COABE CEO, Sharon Bonney, and President Elect, Hector Martinez, about the past, present, and future of COABE. We are also joined by former adult learner Kimberly Lee who shares her story full of struggle and resilience. Her story will inspire adult learners and mothers everywhere. You won’t want to miss this episode!

In this episode, we talk to Christine Valdez, 2023 SAAEF Fellow from Connecticut, about how she and her peers expanded their advocacy during AEFL Week. We are also joined by Stone Dixon who shares his journey from an adult education student to a graduate.

In this episode, we discuss highlights of Advocacy April, including the Spring Legislative Briefing with two of the briefing’s panelists, Hector Martinez of the Kansas Board of Regents and Joyce Warrington of OAASIS. We also talk to adult learner TT Martinez about her passion for elevating student voice and empowering change.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in adult education. Carmine Stewart provides a program director’s view on ensuring all voices are at the tab;e where decisions are made. Cydnee Sanders shares what DEI looks like in a classroom and shares her influential work on the topic. Lastly, we speak with adult learner Mardgrina Leonce on t

In this episode, we discuss the process for organizing effective rallies. You will hear from Jeff Campbell of the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association (IACEA) about adapting to virtual events, managing tasks, and engaging participants. We are also joined by Madison Flannery, a former adult education student who is enrolled in Lewis and Clark Community College’s par

In this episode, we discuss adult learner success stories, setting your advocacy goals for 2023, and why legislators need to hear from adult learners. Join us as we chat with 2022 California SAAEF fellow Karina Ravkina-Matousov and adult learner Brandy Martinez. You won’t want to miss their stories and insights as we head into 2023, the year of advocacy.

In this episode, we chat with Sharon Bonney and Jeff Abramowitz of COABE about how the nation celebrated AEFL Week this year. We also speak to Megan Linzy, adult education alumni and current COABE committee member, about her experiences in adult education and her advice to students.

In this episode, we talk to Laura Porfirio, an educator with a passion for civic engagement and activism and the creator of what is now the COABE Ambassador Program, and Jessica Wabler, a seasoned adult ed advocate and coordinator of COABE’s Ambassador Program. Our special guest, Haziel Lopez, is a former adult education student and graduate of the Ambassador Program who shares a

In this episode, we talk to Jackie Aguilera and Audrey Nelson, 2021 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellows from Texas, and Olivia Quintanilla, a former adult education student who is now an adult education coordinator. Jackie and Audrey share tips for how to craft a strong and impactful elevator pitch in preparation for AEFL Week. Olivia highlights the moments that lead to her