Ann Garcia's hope is that her story "will help someone else who is going thru hard circumstances so they can see that there is light at the end of the tunnel, you just have to persevere."
Irene Martinez has successfully reached her goals, and she is a woman brimming over with confidence, enthusiasm, and satisfaction. She has inspired her children, and helped preschoolers and elderly in the community.
	Socorro says that her experience as a student at BAS created a strong passion for the value of adult education.

Adult education provides educational opportunities and services to equip adults with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as citizens, workers, parents, and as family and community members. Instructional programs ensure that adults have the education and skills required for a competitive economy and a better quality of life.

Adult students are served by school districts, community colleges, community or faith-based organizations, volunteer literacy organizations, public or private nonprofit agencies, public libraries, state agencies, correctional facilities, the California Conservation Corps, the California Youth Authority, and the California Department of Developmental Services.