Adult Education
Overview
Since 1920, Friendly House has offered classes for English literacy to serve foreign-born members of the community from all race and ethnic backgrounds. These services continue today under the Adult Education Program. which has expanded and evolved into one of Arizona's most successful programs
The Adult Education program gives access to quality educational opportunities to support employment, job training and higher education aspirations. By assisting adult learners to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for effective participation in society, Friendly House creates an exceptional future for Arizona, where citizens transform their lives and realize their full potential.
Program Services
IBEST Program
IBEST students just back from getting their scrubs, ready for their first day in the phlebotomy program at Phoenix College.
Meet our Staff:
Maria Acosta
Data Entry / Customer Service
maria.acosta@friendlyhouse.org
(602) 416-7219
Jeff Adam
Lead Instructor, ELT, and Registration Coordinator - Registration Coordinator
(602) 416-7243
Yumi Goswick
ELT and ELAA Programs Manager
yumi.goswick@friendlyhouse.org
(602) 416-7256
Minja Maksimovic, BS
Lead Instructor GED
minja.maksimovic@friendlyhouse.org
(602) 416-7241
Josefina Mota, BA
Career Advisor
josefine.mota@friendlyhouse.org
(602) 416-7203
Omar Ortiz
Data Entry / Customer Service
(602) 416-7219
Brandon Pollard, MA EdS
IET Coordinator
brandon.pollard@friendlyhouse.org
(602) 416-7200
Maricela Reed, BA
Testing Administrator and FFS Lead
maricela.reed@friendlyhouse.org
(602) 416-7226
Evelyn Saenz
Data Coordinator and Lead Instructor Citizenship
evelyn.saenz@friendlyhouse.org
(602) 416-7210
Cathy Turley, MA Ed
Department Manager
cathy.turley@friendlyhouse.org
(602) 416-7204
Jose Vaquera
Vice-President of Client Services
jose.vaquera@friendlyhouse.org
(602) 415-7208