Learn from peers about best practices and innovative ideas being put into action at literacy programs across our great state. Best of Texas brings together local experts to share their wisdom and experience – and maybe help us all avoid a few pitfalls along the way.
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BASIC DETAILS
This online session will be held on:
Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CT).
The Zoom room will open to registered attendees at 9:50 AM.
Please arrive on time – the Zoom room will close to late arrivals 30 minutes after the session begins.
This online learning session is offered free of charge to Texas nonprofit professionals who work in the fields of adult and family literacy.
ABOUT THIS MONTH'S TOPIC
Math and numeracy are more than equations — they’re tools for work, family, and culture. Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) programs in Texas can strengthen numeracy by connecting it to everyday life and to the deep historical roots of mathematics in diverse communities.
Exploring links between math, technology, and ancient civilizations, this session will demonstrate how cultural narratives can make numeracy more engaging and relevant for learners.
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GUESTS THIS MONTH
Dr. Jan Adversario
ESL Instructor
Austin Community College
Dr. Jan Adversario is a per course faculty member at Texas State University and teaches graduate level courses in the Adult, Professional, and Community Education. In addition, he works as an English instructor at Austin Community College.
These teaching experiences combined with his work as a volunteer for several community-based programs inform his academic publications related to civic education, adult literacy development, health literacy, Asian hate crimes, and adult education. His mission is to create more inclusive, equitable, and accessible education for adult learners in different learning environments and the workplace.
Adversario’s scholarly work has been published in prestigious journals such as Adult Learning, New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education, and Dialogues in Social Justice: An Adult Education Journal.
Gareth Wingfield
Project Coordinator
Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)
Gareth Wingfield has worked in adult education almost his entire life, starting first as a volunteer before entering the field professionally in 2007. He has more than 18 years of experience as a HSE and ESOL instructor, with special interest in math instruction.
He served as the Distance Learning Coordinator for the Literacy Council of Tyler, and now serves as a project coordinator for the Distance Education Professional Development Center.
Ashly Winkle
Associate Director of Distance Education PD Center
Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL)
Host:
Jacqueline Aguilera
Community Liaison & Program Host
Literacy Texas
Jacqueline “Jackie” Aguilera has logged 38 years of diverse experience across educational and non-profit sectors. With a focus on adult literacy, she has left an indelible mark on various initiatives and projects in the multi-layered field of adult literacy.
As an experienced adult education innovations designer, she earned a 2021 Ford Foundation Mujeres Legendarias Award for creative ed tech applications in adult education. Her service impact also extends beyond the classroom into the workforce. She empowers both employers and employees through worksite literacy training and independent consulting. She leads a local fellowship of adult education providers called the Houston Area Adult Literacy Collective (the incredible HAALC), serves on many committees, boards, and projects impacting adult learners and families, and most recently served as Project Manager for Houston’s Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy.
In summary, Jacqueline’s multifaceted career reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing literacy and education across diverse communities and platforms. Currently on a journey through breast cancer treatment, she is more than ever committed to advancing the lives of all those she serves, making her a messenger of inspiration, innovation, and evolution.
FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION
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Online registration has now closed – but we have a few spots available for last-minute registrants! Call us on 972-926-3155 to make arrangements.
PD CERTIFICATES
Participants who complete the full session will receive 1 hour of PD credit.
Literacy Texas defines “complete” as:
- Be present for at least 90% of the session;
- Have your camera on for the entire time you are present.
Certificates of completion will be awarded after the event. Complete the survey after the training is finished to give your details and get your certificate. Surveys will be sent via email after the training, and certificates will be prepared and sent after the survey closes.
Please pay attention to the due dates – after each event is wrapped up, we will not be able to go back and re-issue your PD certificate. If you know you’ll need a certificate at a later date, please take care to request it in a timely manner!
SPECIAL THANKS
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Checked/updated 3/24/2026
