Speaker: Nasreen Al Omari
What inspired you to become part of SAAEF?
Nasreen Al Omari: What inspired me to become a part of SAAEF is I believe so much in adult education. I believe that it is overlooked and it is so helpful to so many people in our community. I believe that we need to advocate for students because they don't always know how to advocate for themselves, at least not in English, that we could do that for them. I believe that our programs make a total difference in the lives of our students, and we should be recognized for that, and advocating and getting students to advocate as well is really important.
What were your biggest accomplishments during your SAAEF fellowship?
Nasreen Al Omari: So I think my biggest accomplishment during my SAAEF fellowship was I wrote an op ed, and it was actually published in my local newspaper and also the Hartford Current said they would publish it as well. I did get some proclamations, but I do believe that what I'm most proud of is that op ed that I wrote.
What would you like to say to someone in the field who is unsure if they have what it takes to be an advocate?
Nasreen Al Omari: So what I would like to say to someone in the field who is unsure if if they have what it takes to be an advocate is, of course you do. You have a voice. And you can use it. SAAEF, you know, really shows you how to advocate, so it's not, no, you don't need to know how, you just need to be willing, and I believe that anyone in adult education who is really in it with their hearts that anyone can do it.
