About SCAEC
The State Center Adult Education Consortium (S.C.A.E.C.) region is located within the Central San Joaquin Valley. The S.C.A.E.C. region includes Fresno and Madera counties and borders portions of Kings and Tulare counties. The State Center Adult Education Consortium currently has twenty (20) members including fourteen (14) adult schools, four (4) community college campuses with two additional college centers, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and Valley R.O.P.
The State Center Adult Education Consortium maintains significant and expansive collaborative relationships with various educational and workforce partners in the region.
The State Center Adult Education Consortium maintains significant and expansive collaborative relationships with various educational and workforce partners in the region.
Our Team
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Sherri WatkinsSherri Watkins, Executive Director of State Center Adult Education Consortium, has 19 years of knowledge and experience in the adult education world. She is an experienced E.S.L., C.T.E. instructor, and student advisor from the largest adult school in the Central Valley. Her prior responsibilities also include O.TAN trainer of teachers, Coordinator of the U.S. Citizenship grant, C.T.E. Program Coordinator, and AB86 Coordinator. Sherri and her team currently manage one of the largest adult education consortia in the State and she works directly with members and partners to ensure the needs of adult students are being addressed. Sherri currently serves as President-elect on the CAEAA State Board the Central Section C.C.A.E. Board.
Executive Director State Center Adult Education Consortium Sherri.Watkins@statecenter.com (559) 573-4816 |
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Pang VangyiPang Vangyi is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with a Master's Degree in Counseling and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential. She has over 21 years of counseling experience with Fresno Unified School District and State Center Adult Education Consortium. As an immigrant and first generation college student, Pang fully understands the diverse needs of adults in the Central Valley. She is dedicated to ensuring that all students obtain a high quality education and are made aware of their educational and career opportunities. Pang and the transition specialists work with all members in our consortium to align, improve, and support student services. Pang supports the transition team and works regionally with all members and partners.
Pang provides student support services to all SCAEC members. Pang serves SCAEC's Clovis Region:
Regional Transitions Coordinator State Center Adult Education Consortium pang.vangyi@statecenter.com (559) 573-4638 |
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Oscar HinojosaOscar Hinojosa is a 2000 graduate of California State University, Stanislaus with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, and a Master of Science Degree in Educational Counseling from National University in 2004. Oscar spent over 10 years as a Regional Sports Director with Special Olympics Northern California working with various local school districts, as well as spending time both as a dropout prevention counselor and a classroom teacher for special education students. Oscar has spent the last six years working in his current role as Transition Specialist with S.C.A.E.C. and is eager to assist you with your future plans.
Oscar serves S.C.A.E.C.’s Central Region: Caruthers, Clovis, Fresno, and Washington adult schools, Fresno City College, F.C.O.E. Adults in Corrections, and Workforce Connection. Transitions Specialist State Center Adult Education Consortium oscar.h@statecenter.com (559) 545-8312 |
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Mary LopezMary Lopez is a first generation college student and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Fresno. Prior to Mary’s appointment as a Transition Specialist, she served as an Outreach Counselor for a Trio program, located at Fresno State, for over 12 years, serving traditionally underrepresented adult groups with enrolling into post-secondary education. Mary has a wealth of experience with the college enrollment and financial aid process and is passionate about assisting students with furthering their educational goals.
Mary serves S.C.A.E.C.’s South Region: Dinuba, Parlier, Sanger, Selma, and Kings Canyon adult schools, Reedley College, and Workforce Connection - Parlier. Transitions Specialist State Center Adult Education Consortium mary.lopez@statecenter.com (559) 776-7919 |
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Karina VeraKarina Vera is a native of the Fresno area and graduated from National University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. Karina has over seven years of experience in adult education including the last four years spent working with the 15 adult schools in the State Center Adult Education Consortium, ensuring their data and accountability needs were met. Karina prides herself on building positive relationships with those around her and is looking forward to working with adult school students, consortium members, and community partners.
Karina serves SCAEC’s North Region: Central, Chawanakee, Golden Valley, Madera, Sierra, and Yosemite adult schools , and the Madera County Workforce Assistance Center. Transitions Specialist
State Center Adult Education Consortium karina.vera@statecenter.com (559)-593-1131 |
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Allyson AdamsAllyson Adams is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology. Prior to her current position as Administrative Assistant for the State Center Adult Education Consortium, she was a small business owner for 16 years, which provided her with a wealth of practical experience in office management and meeting the needs of a diverse population. She takes pride in supporting all consortium members and staff in a professional and efficient manner.
Program Assistant
State Center Adult Education Consortium allyson.adams@statecenter.com (559) 207-3189 |
