Katie Ergas, Bright Beginnings Preschool

"Our family has loved being part of the Bright Beginnings community! Watching our daughter grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence has been such a joy. We’re so grateful for the caring teachers and warm environment that have helped her thrive. We truly appreciate all of the friendships and memories we’ve made here." 

-Katie Ergas

Dawn Hale-Carrillo, Certified Nursing Assistant, March 2026 Cohort

"Attending the FUHSD Adult School Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From day one, the instructors believed in me, challenged me, and gave me the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to succeed. The classroom instruction combined with clinical training prepared me not only to pass my California CNA state exam, but also to begin a career that I’m truly passionate about. Shortly after graduating, I accepted a full-time Nursing Assistant position at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System."

-Dawn Hale-Carrillo

Prakash Sharma, Medical Interpreter Student, 2026

"I am sincerely grateful to the instructors and staff at FUHSD Adult School for their dedication, encouragement, and support throughout my learning journey. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and high-quality online program to start a new career or advance their skills. No matter your age, it is never too late to learn something new, achieve your goals, and make a positive difference in your community."

-Prakash Sharma

TYRON DURANT, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM

"When I moved to California, I realized I needed my high school diploma to further my career opportunities. I felt like FUHSD Adult School gave me the motivation to believe that I was able to succeed. My teachers were very helpful and understanding. The staff here at the school were all very welcoming and I looked forward to coming to class each week. My classmates were very engaged with the topics taught which made the classes interesting. We were all so supportive of each other. If you have not yet earned your High School Diploma, I strongly encourage you to join this program." 

SHAYLAN LEACH, GED PROGRAM

Surendranath Kumar Mandalam Sankariah, Career Technical Education Program

"One can find a lot of courses online, but there is no replacement for a teacher guiding students in an integrated approach and teaching students from various backgrounds and skill levels. Apart from earning my Data Science Certificate, adult education classes helped me to get to know many other people in the community and learn about various opportunities available. The FUHSD Adult School has a great faculty and industry experienced team. Thank you to FUHSD for initiating this certificate program."

Jiangrong Zeng, Certified Nursing Assistant Program

"I enrolled at the FUHSD Adult School to learn English two years ago. This has given me confidence and better job opportunities. I am very thankful for these programs. I want to thank my teachers for teaching me English, interview skills and resume writing."

Fabiola Zavala, English as a Second Language program

"I first enrolled in adult education classes in order to learn English and get accepted into a nursing program here. My dream for the future is to become a nurse and work in a hospital. The Adult School has positively impacted my life in many ways - I can go to the bank, make appointments to go to the doctor, talk to my children's teachers and help them with homework. Coming to the Adult School can help people in the community to reach their goals."