Professional learning is an essential component of adult education and literacy practice. Choosing and engaging in effective professional learning, however, can be a daunting task. In this episode, Nadia and Jamie interview Tim Amaral, owner of Amaral's Social-Emotional Skills Training (ASEST), LLC. Tim discusses his teaching philosophy, what he provides during training workshops, and shares inspiring stories from former students. Learn why connection, community, and learning one’s true value are essential in the adult education classroom!

*Note: Don’t forget My Adult Ed Story, a continuous project that highlights the lived experiences and origin stories of adult education and literacy practitioners. Each story is unique, and the more we learn about each other, the stronger our network becomes. Please consider sharing your written or audio recorded story with us. If you would like to share your story, or if you have questions before you decide to share, please reach out to Nadia ([email protected]) or Jamie ([email protected]). You can also view all submitted stories at https://www.nmadulted.org/nmaea-podcast/my-adult-ed-story

We look forward to growing this collection!

Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License