Aspire

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Drop your team below!

Classes begin August 17, and we're looking for volunteers for the upcoming semester!

You can volunteer for:
📚 Online GED preparation classes
🌎 In-person and online ESL classes

Opportunities are available Monday through Thursday, with both morning and evening options to fit your schedule.

As a volunteer, you'll help adult learners build skills, confidence, and opportunities for the future. Whether you're supporting a student preparing for their GED or learning English, your time can have a lasting impact.

Ready to get involved before the fall semester begins?

Visit aspiretolearn.org/volunteer to learn more and apply.

Happy 3-Year Aspire Anniversary to our Development and Administration Manager, Kimberlee Martinez! 🎉

For the past three years, Kimberlee has been an essential part of Aspire's success. Her dedication, organization, and commitment to our mission help keep Aspire running smoothly and our team supported every step of the way.

Whether she's managing critical administrative functions, supporting development initiatives, or tackling behind-the-scenes details, Kimberlee approaches every task with a heart for service.

Thank you, Kimberlee, for three incredible years! 💙

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Angela Bardis to Aspire as our new Director of Development!

Angela brings more than a decade of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and relationship management. Throughout her career, she has helped connect generous supporters with meaningful causes, building partnerships that create lasting impact.

As Aspire continues to expand our work in adult literacy, workforce training, and educational services across North Texas, Angela's expertise and passion for mission-driven work will help strengthen support for the students and communities we serve.

We are excited to have her on our team and look forward to the leadership, energy, and experience she brings to Aspire.

Welcome, Angela! 💙

Fall semester registration at Aspire is approaching! Be sure to mark your calendars to register for classes between June 22 until August 17.

What classes can you register for?

📚 ESL classes (in-person and online available)
🌟 GED Preparation classes (online only)

If you’re interested, fill out the student interest form at www.aspiretolearn.org/interest. Our team will contact you to schedule your registration appointment.

For more information, visit www.aspiretolearn.org.

🌱¡La inscripción para el semestre de otoño en Aspire está aquí! Asegúrese de marcar sus calendarios para inscribirse en las clases entre 22 de junio hasta 17 de agosto.

¿En qué clases puede inscribirse?

Clases de ESL (en persona o en línea)
Clases de preparación para GED (sólo en línea)

Si está interesado, rellena el formulario de interés del estudiante en https://www.aspiretolearn.org/interes. Nuestro equipo se pondrá en contacto con usted para programar su cita de registro.

What a semester it’s been! ✨

Our ESL classes were filled with conversation, encouragement, and so many moments of growth this semester. Each week, students came ready to learn, practice, and support one another, and that sense of community made all the difference.

We closed out the semester with a recognition ceremony and potluck lunch full of incredible food, laughter, and celebration. From homemade favorites to family recipes shared across cultures, every dish added something special to the day. 💛

One of the most rewarding parts of the semester was watching confidence bloom. Students who once felt nervous speaking English are now joining conversations, building friendships, and using their voices with confidence.

Thank you to our volunteer instructors for the time, patience, and encouragement you bring to every class. And thank you to our community partners for helping create opportunities for adult learners across North Texas. 🙏

Registration opens in June for fall ESL and GED classes! Know someone interested in improving their English or earning their GED? Share our interest form: https://www.aspiretolearn.org/interest-form



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Today, we remember the heroes who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Their dedication and bravery will never be forgotten.

✨ Celebrating big milestones in our SEE program! ✨

At Aspire’s spring SEE Recognition Ceremony, students were recognized for their hard work and progress as they advanced through program levels and reached important goals along the way.

We’re especially proud to celebrate one student who officially completed the SEE program and will now continue their journey in Aspire’s GED program! 🎉

SEE is designed for adults (18+) with visual and/or auditory processing differences, including dyslexia and auditory processing disorder, who benefit from a more personalized approach to reading. Through small, supportive classes, students build literacy skills, confidence, and opportunities for the future.

Congratulations to all of our SEE students! Your dedication and growth deserve to be celebrated! 👏

A few moments from Aspire’s 2026 Toast to Literacy ✨

This evening was a celebration of perseverance, opportunity, and the incredible community that believes in adult learners. Thank you to everyone who helped make the night so meaningful and impactful.

Because of your support, adults in our community can continue learning English, improving their reading skills, earning their GED, and building brighter futures.

Thank you for believing in the power of literacy. We hope to see you next year!💙

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Adult learners carry a lot. Work, family, life, and on top of it all, the commitment to keep learning and growing. That weight is real, and it doesn't just disappear at the classroom door.

At Aspire, we believe that supporting the whole person is part of supporting the learner. When people feel seen and valued, that's when real growth happens.

This month is a reminder that mental health is part of the conversation. And reaching out for support is a step forward.