Name: Mariann Kekesi
Program: Adult English Literacy/ESOL
Graduation Date: May 2006
Current Employer and Job Title: Employer/Job Title

Mariann came to Winter Park Tech because she heard of its great reputation as a school for studying the English language. This was very important to her because she wanted a good language education that could build on what she had learned since moving to the U.S.

Her knowledge of English improved very much at Winter Park Tech. "It started from the little English I already knew, and now I have an excellent foundation on which I can continue to build." With her improved English, Mariann is now a volunteer math tutor at a local school, working with American students, which she finds very rewarding. "I can help the students in their math studies, which also helps me with my English. I used to be a math teacher in my country, and the tutoring helps me practice my English in real-life situations."

"My experience at Winter Park Tech was overwhelmingly positive, especially because of quality teachers who obviously care about their students. I liked the fact that classes weren't too big and there was a lot of close teamwork." Mariann also enjoyed using the computer software, because it provided her with what she considers "a better method of self-study."

Today, Mariann is glad she joined the Adult English Literacy program. "I think this experience definitely has benefited me. Winter Park Tech managed to inform me about this country, its language, the culture and customs of its people, and opened my eyes to the American way of life."