Believing That You Can
she spent a lot of time educating and molding me to be like
an American. At the beginning I felt very uneasy but
gradually as I began to listen to myself talk and watch my
walk in my life, I realized that the change I needed to make
was for my own good. By and by, I followed my teacher’s
guidance, paid attention to her instruction, and took note of
her advice. Slowly, I saw the change in me. I am now able
to look into the eyes of those who are talking to me. I feel
strength within me. I am confident in my speech and my
steps in my daily walk. I am much happier now than
before. I see good energy in my class. It makes me think
about going to college and planning for my future. I am
grateful to my teacher.
Miguenson Trezalus is a student at the Adult and Alternative Education
Center in Key West. His teacher is Ms. Josephson.
My Experience in Adult Education
The reason why I'm writing this essay is because I have
Special Learning Disabilities (SLD). I have struggled in
school as a result of this. I never felt like I was going to
pass. I never felt like anyone cared either. I was lost. I left
school when I was in the 9th grade. Now, nine years later,
I'm going to GED school Mondays-Fridays at Clearwater
Family Literacy Program. I want to get my education
because I want to show my son you can do anything you
want, you just have to set your goals and work hard. I am
working with my teacher so I can pass my GED. I have
already passed three subjects: Reading, Writing and Social
Studies. This is a major accomplishment for me and it has
given me even more motivation to finish.
I wouldn't have gotten this far if it wasn't for Ms.
Cheryl. When I first came to Clearwater Family Literacy
Program, I didn't think I could do it. I would leave early all
the time and I just gave up. My teacher wasn’t going to let
me quit so easily. I actually could tell I really was
improving in Reading and my other subjects. We do a lot of
parenting and I knew I wanted to show my son his mom
could do it. I also realized how his life has also gotten better
because of the kind of parent I have become. My son loves