Podcasts

Have you ever wondered about classes, studying, or taking the official test? Listen as we interview Michael Long, who shares his experience in the Next Steps: Adult Education program and discusses his journey through the testing process.

Hello, listeners! Welcome to the first student-initiated and led podcast. In this episode, Leah Ellis, an Adult Education Ambassador, interviews Samuel Gabaldon, another fellow Adult Education Ambassador. Today, we’ll hear about Samuel’s story and his journey in Adult Education.

Curious about what an Adult Education Ambassador is? Want to become one? You’ll find all these answers in this inaugural episode of the Steps Forward podcast.

Do you have questions about Financial Aid or Advisement and what options are available to you as an Adult Education student? Are you curious about what is meant when someone mentions "Free College"? In this podcast, we explore these topics and answer other frequently asked questions from students. 

Leah received the Student of the Year Award at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. 

Greetings! This podcast is dedicated to Adult Education Day, held on February 13, 2024. However, student advocacy is an ongoing effort. If you would like to get more involved in helping student voices be heard, please reach out to us—we can assist you in making those connections.

Our guests for this podcast include Stephanie Rodriguez, Secretary; Jamie Trujillo, Executive Director of the New Mexico Adult Education Association; Leah Ellis, Student Ambassador; and Samuel Gabaldon, Student Ambassador.

The impact that reading has on a person is undeniable. In this podcast, Michael and Amiee discuss how important reading is for children, as well as how reading improves skills across all subjects.

The mission of the University of New Mexico—Valencia Campus TRIO Student Support Services program is to provide 140 eligible first-generation, low-income, and/or disabled students with educational opportunities. These opportunities include the successful completion of a certificate, an associate degree, and/or transfer coursework to another post-secondary institution.