Community Education program brochures Metro North ABE - Consortium newsletter, Feb. 2016 | Seite 2

17th Annual ABE Conference
Metro North ABE employees recognized at Literacy Action Network event
Metro North ABE was recognized for achievements at the 17th Annual
ABE Conference hosted by the Literacy Action Network (LAN), the
statewide professional development and advocacy organization.

Pat Adams, assistant manager for Anoka-Hennepin Community Education and program supervisor for Metro North ABE, was honored for her
leadership on behalf of LAN. Adams has served in various capacities
within the organization, including long-time summer institute committee member, chair of the annual summer institute conference, two-year
president-elect to the LAN board, and president of the LAN board for
the past two years.

Amber Delliger, a Metro North ABE instructor, received the 2015 ABE
Advocacy Award. The award is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding work in promoting and advocating for adult literacy
and learners. Her own personal success stories include creating lesson
plans such as “Get the fear out of fractions,” and “Geometry meat raffle.” Delliger explains, “I work best with the students that have dealt with academic failure. [Many of my students] are
afraid of school and they enjoy the nontraditional approach. If a traditional approach would have worked for them – they
wouldn't be here with me.”She hopes that her advocacy for adult learners will bring more support – including relevant
professional development – for adult learning teachers.

The Metro North ABE "TEAS V test prep" team was awarded the Projects of Need and Innovation (PONI) award for their
standardized exam that is contextualized to healthcare. Metro North ABE sites at Anoka Technical College and AnokaRamsey Community College are continuing to offer the TEAS test preparation classes for learners looking to apply to the
college's RN, LPN, OTA, and Pharmacy Tech programs. Over 200 learners have completed the classes since its inception
in 2013, and numerous other ABE programs have sought the curriculum and program development information with the
hope of implementing it at neighboring community and technical college campuses across the state.

About Metro North ABE

Our mission is to inspire
and challenge all learners
to reach their full potential. We will teach the
skills needed to succeed
as responsible citizens in
our changing world.

Our vision is to provide
programs that effectively
develop the skills needed
by individuals to achieve
their goals.
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METRO NORTH CONSORTIUM

Location Supervisors & Site Coordinators
Pat Adams: Community Education Asst. Manager, Anoka-Hennepin
Patrick Hobot: Supervisor, Anoka Technical College and
Supervisor, Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Kathleen Moriarty: Supervisor, Columbia Heights & Brooklyn Center
Pam Moriarity: Site Coordinator, Elk River
Melody Panek: Site Coordinator, St. Francis
Kara Rotramel: Site Coordinator, Forest Lake
Cori Sendl: Director of Community Education, Centennial
Molly Stewart: Supervisor, Blaine