UPDATE: The Excel Center will remain closed Friday, March 21. However, The Academy will be open for any students enrolled in CPR classes. Spring break begins Monday, March 24 and classes will resume as scheduled on Monday, March 31.
This week's #StudentSpotlight features Keidy Munoz!💚💙 Keidy is on track to be one of our June graduates this year, which is only a few months away! We are so glad to support her on her journey to become a Registered Nurse in the United States, and we cannot wait to watch her future unfold after graduation. #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #adulthighschool #ThankYouForChangingALife

On Monday, Lakesia Turner, Human Resources Benefits Coordinator at Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, shared her expertise on job interview techniques with Mr. Tony's second-period class. Students gained valuable insights on how to prepare for interviews, make a lasting impression, and stand out in the job market. A big thank you to Lakesia for helping our students sharpen their professional skills!
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🌟 Happy National Social Worker Day! 🌟
Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate and recognize the incredible work of our Career Navigator on staff, Sha Montgomery!
As our school's Career Navigator, Sha helps students discover their passions, provides them with career advice, and connects them to local resources for assistance with daily necessities.
Social workers like Sha are essential in setting our students up for success and helping them thrive!🌱✨
📣Has there been a time Sha has helped support you? Share your story in the comments below or simply join us in expressing our gratitude for the hard work and dedication she brings to our school every day!
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This week's #StudentSpotlight is... 🥁🥁🥁... Jessica Veloso!!💙💚 We are so grateful to have her as a student and appreciate her willingness to help others in class. #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #adulteducation #highschooldiploma

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Please join us in congratulating our Term 3 Character & Values Award Recipients!🏆🎉 At the end of every term, Students and Staff come together to nominate students that reflect each of the following character traits and values: Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Attitude, Adaptability, Growth Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Explore, Attendance, Self-Control & Awareness. We are so PROUD of these students and love having this opportunity to recognize them! For some, this is the first time in their life they have ever received a recognition award💚💙 #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #adulthighschool #ThankYouForChangingALife


Take a look at this week's #StudentSpotlight ... Marie Kidd!💙💚 Marie is going to be one of our June graduates and is a regular leader in the classroom. We are so proud of her and the dedication she has put forth from day one! #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #adulthighschool #ThankYouForChangingALife

Set your alarm clock because the first day of Term 4 is this Monday, February 17!⏰
We hope our students have enjoyed their well-earned break, and we cannot WAIT to have their energy back in the building next week!💙💚 #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouForChangingALife #LookForTheGood

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Our last (but definitely not least) featured Life Coach of the week is Nuno Solano de Almeida!💙💚 He is the newest addition to our team, but we are so grateful to have him because he has already been a wonderful resource as we improve and develop our data collection and interpretation. A few Fun Facts about Solano are that he is originally from Portugal, he obtained his Master’s Degree in Italy, and he can speak five languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, and Spanish. #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife

Today’s featured Life Coach is MyKiah Overstreet!💙💚 MyKiah has been a Life Coach for us at The Excel Center since Spring 2024. Before she joined our team of Life Coaches, she worked as a Human Resources Assistant and a Missions Services Specialist for Goodwill Industries of Arkansas. Although she is one of our newer Life Coaches, her talents have been an incredible addition to our team. In her spare time, MyKiah can be found sipping coffee, reading, and sharing her nightly “Dinner with a Dog” photo series with her friends. #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife

Today’s featured Life Coach is Courtney Jackson!💙💚 Courtney has also been a Life Coach for us at The Excel Center since the school opened in 2017. Prior to bringing her talents to The Excel Center, she spent two years as a Reentry Specialist for Goodwill’s Transitional Employment Opportunity Program. She is a constant support and mentor to our newer Life Coaches. A few Fun Facts about Courtney are that she spent 6 years serving our nation’s Army National Guard, and can be found in her spare time attending all of her children’s sporting events. #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife

Today’s featured Life Coach is actually our school’s LEAD Life Coach, Becky Lockett!💙💚
Becky has been a Life Coach for us at The Excel Center since the school opened in 2017. She is responsible for supporting our team of Life Coaches by mentoring them and guiding them on how to best serve our students. A Fun Fact about Becky is that prior to coming to The Excel Center, she and her husband spent 10 years as house parents to groups of girls in our state’s foster care system. Every day, we benefit greatly from her wisdom, knowledge, and experience. #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife

It's National School Counselor Appreciation Week, and while we may not have school counselors at our adult high school, we’re proud to celebrate something just as amazing—our incredible team of Life Coaches! So this week, The Excel Center is excited to celebrate 💚💙Life Coach Appreciation Week! 💙💚
Our Life Coaches do so much more than help schedule classes—they are mentors, supporters, and guides for our students. They listen, encourage, and provide honest advice, even when it's hard to hear. Through both the highs and lows, our Life Coaches are always there to help our students navigate their journeys.
Stay tuned as we spotlight one of our amazing Life Coaches each day this week. Join us in showing appreciation for the impact they have on all of us! #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Our next term starts February 17th, and available spots are running low! Are you ready to make a change in your life and earn your FREE high school diploma? 💙💚You can apply here: www.goodwillar.org/excel #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #FreeDiploma #ApplyNow

This week's #StudentSpotlight is none other than Grisli Martinez!💙💚 Grisli is set to graduate this coming June and can always be found supporting our Student Committee by creating and implementing student-led events! We appreciate Grisli for all her hard work and determination. #GoodwillAR #TheExcelCenter #adulthighschool #ThankYouforChangingaLife

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