About Us
Adult Education is a state- and federally-funded literacy program that consists of English Language, math, reading, writing and workforce training to help students acquire the skills needed to earn a high school equivalency diploma, enter college or to succeed in careers.
What We Do
Education is critical for breaking the poverty cycle and its importance is reflected within the American economic structure. One in three adults in Harris County are considered low functionally illiterate. They are unable to manage daily activities and employment tasks that require reading skills beyond a basic level in any language. HCDE Adult Education provide access to free adult literacy and workforce programs which enable participants to learn skills that influence their health and well-being. Without access to affordable adult education programming many individuals and families are subject to becoming a statistic.
Virtual Tour
Take a tour of the Adult Education Learning Center
Our Services
ESL Classes
HCDE Adult Education offers free English classes for speakers of other languages:
- Beginning, intermediate, advanced English learners are welcome!
- ESL for Internationally Trained Professionals and Workplace ESL
- Leadership and digital literacy training
GED Prep
We can help you pass the GED exam and earn your high school equivalency certificate. With HCDE Adult Education, you will get:
- Instruction in core components of the GED Exam: Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Free class material
- Free GED test vouchers
Workforce Certification
Programs offered include:
- Construction
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Information Technology
- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG)
- Front Office Specialist
- Logistics
- Horticulture
- Entrepreneurship/QuickBooks
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Medical Billing
Who We Are
Eduardo Honold, Ph.D.
Eduardo Honold, Ph.D., is the senior director of HCDE’s Adult Education division, a position he previously held from 2009 to 2018.
Honold, an award-winning adult education advocate and teacher, most recently served as a grant compliance specialist for community education at the Socorro Independent School District in El Paso, Texas.
In Harris County, he is best known for his level-headed temperament and for spearheading vocational training first offered by Adult Education in 2014.
Honold holds a doctoral degree and a master’s degree in political science from Northwestern University. He obtained his bachelor’s degree, also in political science, from Denison University.
Management Team
Bill Medina
Director
Angelica de Leon
Virtual ESL/North Manager
Denesse Bolanos
Virtual GED/West Manager
Brigett Bentley
Budget Compliance Manager
Denise Orand
Manager (IELCE)
Jessica Silva
Quality Assurance Coordinator
San Juanita (Janie) Montes
Secretary
