About Us
Adult Education: The Key To Creating A New World Of Work
The world of work is constantly changing. Now more than ever, getting businesses back up and running is top priority for our region, and adult education is at the forefront of educating, training, and deploying our students to meet the needs of a “new” workforce.
As the largest adult education consortia in San Diego County, our five adult education campuses along with Palomar College support and train a diverse population of adult learners. Serving more than 15,000 students each year, our mission is to provide students with ongoing learning opportunities by offering high quality, relevant and responsive courses, programs, and services – all for low or no fee.
Our Campuses
Educate. Train. Explore.
Learning has no age limit. Whether a student is looking for career advancement, college preparation or workforce re-entry, we help them gain the necessary skills to reach their individual educational and career goals. From English as a Second Language (ESL) and high school diploma programs, to technical hands-on training and certification programs, our campuses offer classes and programs focused on high paying, in-demand careers to meet today and tomorrow’s industry demands.
Our campuses offer programs and training in:
- Automotive Technology
- Business/Accounting
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Construction/Manufacturing
- Cybersecurity/IT
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
- And more
In collaboration with our business and community partners, we create pathways of study and training focused on seamless transitions to post-secondary education or the workforce.
- Leadership Team
- ETCN Staff
- The Education to Career Network Story
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Kathleen Porter
Leadership Chair Director of Career, Technical and Adult Education, Poway Adult School
13626 Twin Peaks Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 668-4016 kporter@powayusd.org Poway Adult School -
Elizabeth O'Shea West
Leadership Member Principal, Vista Adult School
510 Sunset Drive
Vista CA 92081
(760) 758-7122 ext. 80001 elizabethosheawest@vistausd.org Vista Adult School -
Dr. Melissa Marovich
Leadership Member Principal, Ramona Adult School
720 9th Street
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4300 mmarovich@ramonausd.net Ramona Adult School -
Claudia Hernandez M.Ed.
Leadership Member Assistant Principal, San Marcos Adult School
158 Cassou Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
760-290-2555 claudia.hernandez@smusd.org San Marcos Adult School -
Nora Kenney, Ph.D.
Leadership Member Interim Director, Occupational & Noncredit Programs, Palomar College
1140 West Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069-1487
760-744-1150 ext. 3287 nkenney@palomar.edu Palomar College -
Stacey Adame
Leadership Member Co-Principal, Escondido Adult School
220 West Crest Street
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 737- 8003 sadame@euhsd.org Escondido Adult School -
Tom Allison
Leadership Member Co-Principal, Escondido Adult School
220 West Crest Street
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 737- 8003 tallison@euhsd.org Escondido Adult School
Shared Positions
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Matt Rhoads, Ed.D.
Technology Trainer & Integration Specialist
858-668-4024 ext. 4020 (Office)
858-848-9556 (Mobile/Text) mrhoads@educationtocareer.net -
Patrick Ross
Data Coordinator
(760) 737-8001 paross@euhsd.org -
Jennifer Prado
Partnership Coordinator
(858)-668-4005 jprado@powayusd.com -
James Hayes
Consultant, Curriculum, Marketing, and Planning
760-213-8906 jhayes@sagesandiego.com -
Robin Smith
Consultant, Administrative Services
(619) 654-4467 ETCNadmin@educationtocareer.net -
Thanh Van Pham
Support Counselor/Students with Disabilities
(760) 758-7122 ext. 80014 thanhvanpham@educationtocareer.net
Common Positions
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Camilo Riveros Alvarado
Transition Specialist
Palomar College
(760) 744-1150 ext. 3019 criverosalvarado@palomar.edu -
Larry Moyano
Transition Specialist (and Career Advisor)
Palomar College
(760) 744-1150 ext. 3041 lmoyano@palomar.edu -
Oscar Lopez
Transition Specialist
Escondido Adult School
(760) 737-8015 olopez@euhsd.org -
Jonathan Colon
Career Advisor
Poway Adult School
(858) 668-4022 jcolon@powayusd.com -
Mendy Glogowski
Transition Specialist
Poway Adult School
(858) 668-4015 mglogowski@powayusd.com -
Denise McAndrews
Transition Specialist
Poway Adult School
(858) 208-0425 dmcandrews@powayusd.com -
Kathy Figueroa
Career Advisor
Vista Adult School
(760) 758-7122 ext. 80003 kathyfigueroa@vistausd.org -
Celina Mendoza
Transition Specialist
Vista Adult School
(760) 758-7122 ext. 80012 celinamendoza@vistausd.org -
Alyssa Vafaei
Counselor
Palomar College (760) 744-1150 ext. 2375 avafaei@palomar.edu -
Lea Heredia
Career Advisor
Escondido Adult School
(760) 737-8020 lheredia@euhsd.org
The Education to Career Network of North San Diego County is one of five adult education consortia in San Diego county and one of 70 throughout the state. We work to leverage resources and increase collaboration and partnerships among providers of adult education and
Adult Education Meets AB86
Through Assembly Bill 86 (AB86), the 2013-2014 State Budget appropriated $25 million to the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) to allocate funding for adult education to develop two–year planning and implementation grants. The funds were provided to eligible consortia for the purpose of developing regional plans for adult education.

The “San Diego North Adult Education Partnership” is formed
One of 71 consortia across the State, to expand and improve the provision of adult education. Consortia members include Escondido Adult School, Poway Adult School, Ramona Adult School, San Marcos Adult School, Vista Adult School, and Palomar College,
The 2015–2016 State Budget appropriated $500 million to California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) and the California Department of Education to allocate funding for adult education.

Regional Planning Summits
The San Diego North Adult Education Partnership holds a series of regional planning summits with community stakeholders to help identify gaps and unmet needs in an effort to improve adult education in our region.
SDNAEP Becomes ETCN The San Diego North Adult Education Partnership adopts a new name and launches a branding campaign for the Education to Career Network of North San Diego County (ETCN).
As the AB 86 planning moves to implementation via AB 104, the Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG), the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), and the California Department of Education (CDE) continue to work in partnership to implement the requirements outlined in the Adult Education Block Grant.

ETCN Hires Staff
Full-time staff are welcomed to the ETCN team, including a data coordinator, technology & integration specialist, support/disability counselor, and job developer.
Community Forum
ETCN hosts its first community forum event titled, “Future Workforce Forum: Shaping the Future of North San Diego County’s Education to Career Network.” Attendees include north county business partners. The event features a panel discussion from leaders from local chambers of commerce and the San Diego Regional Economic Development Department.
“Meet the Employer” Event ETCN holds its first employer-focused event, featuring a discussion from a panel of employers from the healthcare industry regarding entry level opportunities and hiring practices.
“Path to Palomar” Event
ETCN holds its first annual “Path to Palomar” event in which adult education students are invited to participate in an “insider’s tour” of Palomar College while learning about program offerings and the transition process from adult school to college.


Adult Education Week
a proclamation request is submitted to San Diego County to recognize one week in April as “Adult Education Week” across the County. The request is approved, and along with the Cities of Escondido, Poway, Ramona, San Marcos, and Vista, “Adult Education Week” is signed into effect.
Student Spotlight Series
Launched to share the stories and experiences of ETCN students with the community.
Digital Badging Program
This new initiative is rolled out and introduced to ETCN adult schools. Through this program, students earn different levels of badges based on academic achievements.
New ETCN Website Developed
The new and improved site is designed with a focus on providing updated, relevant information to students, business and community partners.