Sucess Stories

Overcoming Obstacles to Learn English

by Adela Van Ruiten
El Paso

I am a proud student of YCLC and my goals are to learn English, to have my citizenship, and to be successful for myself and my family. I am relieved that programs like this exist in this country. This great school has helped many parents and people in giving us an opportunity to grow and learn, giving us the tool to communicate in the U.S.

After I got married, I came to live in the U.S. My initial goal was to learn English. However, when I became pregnant, I waited to go to school until my daughter could go to school. I had no one to take care of her and daycare was very expensive. As soon as my daughter started her schooling, I got the opportunity to enter my own school. I have been a student here for three years. This school has been my first step to continue to grow in my life and to become a productive person in this country.

About the Author

My name is Adela Van Ruiten, I am married and have a twelve-year-old daughter. I am a proud student of Ysleta Community Learning Center. I love our logo “Teach a Parent... Reach a Child.”