New Doors to the Future

The State Literacy Regional Resource Center (SLRRC) in Santa Ana is very excited about the upcoming conference for new learners entitled "New Doors to the Future." This special event will be Saturday, May 3, on the Santa Ana College campus from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on the corner of Bristol and 17th in Santa Ana. What is especially exciting is that the conference is being planned. organized, and mainly presented by the learners themselves! To view larger photographs, click on the photo.

John Corcoran, author of The Teacher Who Couldn't Read, is the keynote speaker. Workshops include:

  • "When English Is Not Your First Language" by Sandra Porras, Lupe Beas, and Hugo Gamero.

  • "Individual and Cultural Differences" by Gudelia Ramirez and Irma Ramirez

  • "Managing Stress" by Patty Siquenza

  • "Living Your Dreams through Positive Attitude" by Annabelle Palacios and Rudy Diaz,

  • "How to Become a Better Student" by Patty Siquenza and Sam Fuga,

  • "Taking Action for Our Children's Education" by Gudelia Ramirez, Charlotte Reynoso, and Irma Ramirez

  • John Zickefoose and Sandra Porras will have hands-on training in the computer lab.

John Zickefoose of the Corona Library is coordinating this extraordinary adult leadership activity. Some of the other hardworking planners are:

    Sam Fuga, Huntington Beach Library
    Annabelle Palacios, Commercy Library
    Hugo Gamero, Centennial Education Center (designed the logo)
    Patty Siquenza, counselor, Centennial Education Center
    Sandra Porras, Centennial Education Center
    Rudy Diaz, Commercy Library
    Irma Ramirez, Corona Public Library
    Lupe Beas, Commercy Library
    Charlotte Reynoso, Corona Public Library
    Maria Modde, READ/Orange County
    Cindy Etall, Victor Valley Reading Program
    John Donaldson, Victor Valley Reading Program
    Richard Rivera, Corona Public Library
    Pat Tomlinson, Corona and Huntington Beach Library
    Jose Lionel Reyes

On the day of the conference, follow the colorful balloons to Russell Hall where John Corcoran, the keynote speaker begins the day. Pre-registration is a must for pizza count! We are expecting 150 people. Call (714) 564-5105 for registration or additional details.

Some of the wonderful supporters of the conference in addition to the educational institutions, libraries, and READ/Orange County are Dominos Pizza, Price Club (Costco), and Party City.

Karen Dennis
SLRRC Manger

Gilma Trigueros (left) represented Orange Adult Learning Center of Rancho Santiago College at the state New Readers' Conference in the spring. Her proud instructor next to her is Ethel Jordan (right), the ABE instructor. (To view a larger photograph, click on the photo.)