Community Education program brochures Metro North ABE - Consortium newsletter, Jan. 2015 | Page 2

Welcome to the new Consortium Newsletter!
For many reasons, I am excited to be writing this introduction to our
first Metro North ABE Consortium Newsletter. If you are receiving
this newsletter, it means you have some connection to, and likely
contribute to, the success of our consortium work.

Metro North ABE has been providing broad and ever-changing responsive adult basic
education services to the northwestern metro area for over 35 years. We have long been
the third largest community-based ABE program in Minnesota. In recent years, we have
served about 6,000 adult students each year.

We have so many resources that support our ABE consortium, and they ultimately affect our
students’ success. We have supportive leadership at the state and local level; robust and
responsive programs, projects, and grants; multiple easily-accessible learning sites;
well-trained dedicated staff and volunteers; vigorous connections to local community
organizations and agencies; and partnerships with employers, workforce centers,
and colleges. All these assets promote student success, which is evident with our
consistent students’ achievements. Our students gain academic skills, plus transition into post-secondary training and employment.
In this first newsletter, and in future newsletters, you will hear more about our
assets and our student achievements. Within our newsletters, you may see that
your contribution to Metro North ABE is featured, you may find an opportunity
to contribute, or you may discover a new service or resource for learners. You
will surely be inspired by the hard work of all our students, volunteers, staff,
and partners.

I’m excited that this newsletter will strengthen the connection we have with you.
— Pat Adams, Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Assistant Manager

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
out 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: Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Asst. Manager
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
Molly Stewart: Supervisor, Blaine
Emily Watts: Supervisor, Anoka Technical College & Anoka-Ramsey
Community College
Dr. Cathy Wyland: Centennial Community Education Director
Metro North Adult Basic Education | Ph: 763-783-4870 | www.MetroNorthABE.org