Student Success Spotlight: Minzhi “Mindy” Zhang

At Corona-Norco Adult School, Minzhi “Mindy” Zhang’s journey reflects the transformative power of adult education. In 2022, she was honored with the Friends of Adult Education scholarship, where she shared her dream of becoming a Mandarin teacher. Since that time, she has worked tirelessly to turn that vision into reality.

After being selected as a C2CT candidate later that year, Mindy fully committed herself to earning her credentials. By 2025, she achieved both a Multiple Subject and Single Subject Teaching Credential, along with a Bilingual Authorization in Mandarin. She is currently awaiting final evaluations for additional authorizations in Foundational Mathematics and English Language Development.

Today, Mindy serves as a substitute teacher in the district, continuing to build her classroom experience with the goal of securing a permanent position. She has also embraced her role as an ambassador for adult education, mentoring new immigrants and sharing how CNUSD provides the opportunity to restart both a career and a life.
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Mindy keeps a memento from her graduation as a daily reminder of her mission—demonstrating that adult education is not only a pathway for students, but a place where dreams can be reclaimed.

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