Bryan Holinka, Executive Director/Founder

Bryan founded Coal Creek Adult Education Center in 2014 in response to a local community colleges discontinuation of its adult education program seeing a vital need that was no longer being met in the north metro area.

• Bryan has been teaching English as a Second Language since 1993 and directing adult education programs since 2002. He has worked as a teacher and administrator in intensive english programs both in Japan and in the United States as well adult and continuing education programs for non-profits and community colleges.
• Bryan was president of the Colorado Adult Education Professional Association from 2006-2007 and currently serves as vice-chair of the Lafayette Public Library advisory board. He holds a B.A. in History from Boise State University, an M.A. in Applied English Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a certificate in TESOL from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed the Leadership Development Certificate Program with the TESOL International Association.

 

Our Vision:

The Coal Creek Adult Education Center is a vital resource for our community and meets the educational needs of every motivated adult wanting to advance their education. Our high quality and professional classes empower our students to obtain their High School Equivalency, improve their basic skills, learn English, and become lifelong learners.

 

Our Values:

• High expectations of instructors, staff, and students
• Professional instructors and high quality classes
• Empowered and motivated students
• Good steward of resources
• Positive member of the community