Academy of Hope Adult PCS
Traci German has a diverse work experience in the field of counseling and mental health. Traci began their career in 2008 as a Psychiatric Technician at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington. In 2009, they joined AES as a Counselor and worked there until 2014. Traci then worked as a Mental Health Counselor at Global Interventions LLC from 2014 to 2015. Currently, they are employed at the Academy of Hope Adult PCS, where they started as a Case Manager in 2015 and later became the Director of Student Support Services in 2017.
Traci German began their education by earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Following this, they pursued higher education at The George Washington University, earning a Master's Degree in Community Counseling from 2007 to 2009.
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Academy of Hope Adult PCS
Academy of Hope's mission is to provide high quality education and services that change lives and improve our communities. Academy of Hope was founded in 1985 by two teachers who believed that education could empower those most marginalized in Washington, D.C. It was clear that people trapped in the cycle of poverty lacked basic reading, writing and math skills, and they needed to acquire jobs that paid living wages. Today, one in five adults in the district lacks a high school diploma, and one in three adults cannot read a newspaper or a map, much less complete a job application. The need for adult education programs is still great. Academy of Hope is considered one of the most successful programs of its kind. Students become part of a learning community where everyone is valued, adds value and is both a teacher and a learner. Our curriculum is experiential and focuses on life skills, which means that students can immediately begin applying what they’re learning to their own lives—and reap the benefits. We provide outstanding training for teachers, tutors and volunteers, which results in better understanding of adult-learner needs and creative approaches to helping them meet educational goals. We offer a flexible schedule, providing classes in the mornings and evenings, because we know that adult learners juggle many family and work responsibilities. We allow students to take as much time as they need to learn and integrate instructional material. Because we know that learning happens in the greater context of a person’s life, we provide supportive services to students so that they can focus on learning.