Adult Education
Our Mission
The Boston Public Schools Department of Adult Education provides a variety of flexible programs to ensure that Boston residents have access to quality instruction, job training, and college and career advising. We honor the diversity of our students by promoting equity and inclusion.
For over 140 years, Boston Public Schools has responded to adults needing education and recognized that parent and family involvement is critical to every child’s education. To improve learning for all children, educational opportunities are made available for parents, caregivers, and other adults in the community.
We provide basic skills that prepare adults to enter the workforce, higher education, and job training. Our students represent the Boston community: native-born Americans and immigrants who need educational credentials, such as English language skills and math proficiency, to compete in the workforce.
Learn more about our programs by visiting our website.
Staff
Kristen D'Avolio, Senior Director
kdavolio@bostonpublicschools.org
Karla DeLeon, Director
kdeleon@bostonpublicschools.org
Luis Ramirez, Coordinator of Operations
lramirez5@bostonpublicschools.org
Yeon-Jeong Son, Director of Curriculum
yson@bostonpublicschools.org
Serge-Eric Andre, CTE Director
sandre@bostonpublicschools.org
Ann Ha, Data and Systems Manager
aha@bostonpublicschools.org
Ada Chan, School Counselor
achan4@bostonpublicschools.org
Farah Hilowle, Enrollment Specialist
fhilowle@bostonpublicschools.org
Janiel Mayhew, High School Specialist
jmayhew@bostonpublicschools.org
Liliana Pulgarin, ESL & SEI Specialist
lpulgarin@bostonpublicschools.org
Michelle Foppianno, Academic Advisor
mfoppianno@bostonpublicschools.org
Keyahna Tibbs, CTE Specialist
ktibbs@bostonpublicschools.org
Nicole Maraio, Head Staff Assistant
nmaraio@bostonpublicschools.org
Mila Monteiro, LACES Specialist
mmonteiro3@bostonpublicschools.org