Student Success Stories
In Their Own Words
Hear from the adults in our community who came back to learning, and found confidence, new skills and new friends along the way.
I’ve taken both Cindy’s beginner and intermediate classes and she has been an incredible coach. She does an excellent job of breaking down each skill and truly teaching the fundamentals of pickleball in a way that is easy to understand and apply.
Because of Cindy’s coaching and encouragement, my husband and I recently signed up for our first pickleball tournament! We’re so grateful for everything she has taught us and for her supportive, encouraging teaching style. She has given us the confidence to continue improving and take our game to the next level.
We’ve really enjoyed learning from Cindy and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn and improve their pickleball skills!
Danielle
Exercise & Wellness
The people here are friendly. I like that I get to volunteer at the senior center and work in the garden.
Bach
Independence Network
Would you like to exercise in an outdoor pool that has Redwood trees in view, and our beautiful California sky filled with monarch butterflies and local birds flying gracefully high above you while Nada inspires you in fun, musically inspired exercise? This is what my enjoyable exercise plan has been for over two years now. It is keeping me healthy so I can continue to enjoy my life at 70. See you in the pool!
Elizabeth
Exercise & Wellness
Hunter
High School Diploma
Santa Clara Adult Education is truly a gem in our community! It offers wonderful opportunities to learn, grow, and connect, with outstanding instructors who create a welcoming and supportive environment for students. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of taking a variety of classes, from yoga and sewing to Medical Interpreting, and each experience has been rewarding in its own unique way.
It’s inspiring to have a place where everyone can explore new interests, develop new skills, meet others, and continue learning throughout life. Santa Clara Adult Education is a wonderful resource that helps make lifelong learning a reality—and our community is so fortunate to have it!
Cecilia
Enrichment, Wellness & Career Training
Naiym H.
General Testimonial
Excellent swim program! The teachers are exceptionally dedicated, patient, and teach according to your comfort level. The pool is also very clean and a convenient size for learning. We feel so comfortable, just like at home. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn swimming!
Reshma
Exercise & Wellness
Skills Plus is a special place. It’s “home” to those of us who have survived strokes and other neurological deficits. It’s a place where we receive much love after being limited by our devastating medical challenges. To the outside world, we looked “broken” by our disabilities but, at Skills Plus, we’ve found a place of acceptance, respect, normalcy, and dignity, giving us a path to complete healing. It’s a place that created a tribe of ragtag survivors to not just survive but thrive!
Lily
Skills Plus
As a working professional with a demanding job, Santa Clara Adult Ed piano class has been a perfect fit.
I’ve been able to learn pieces I always wanted to play. The teacher is patient and makes sure everyone moves at their own pace.
I enjoy the group setting. I highly recommend it!
Oswaldo
Enrichment – Piano
When I was younger, I was not afforded the opportunity to go to school. Finishing high school has always been a goal of mine and this program has given me the chance to achieve that goal. I work with formerly incarcerated men and by going back to school to earn my high school equivalency, I am showing them that it is never too late to reach your goals.
Pete
High School Equivalency