CCAECalifornia Council for Adult Education

Life MembershipMaxine HammondLA Metro SectionMaxine Hammond has worked tirelesslyto support the dreams and aspirationsof students in adult education for over32 years as a DACE instructor, a CentralOffice Advisor, an Assistant Principal anda Principal. Supporting students, teachers,staff and the community. She would tell youthis is her true calling and she loves her work.She has worked continuously in adult education since 1980 andhas supported the goals and aims of CCAE through her positiveleadership and active involvement. She has served on CCAE’sexecutive board for 4 years, holding all positions includingPresident of the LA Metro Section in 1989-90. She also participatedas president elect, past president, chapter president and iscurrently a Centurion member.As an educator, Maxine has assisted and guided the careers of manyprofessionals. She has worked to provide in-services to classifiedstaff, teachers, and principals from kindergarten through the adultschools. As a member of Women Educators, she’s assisted with theadministrative exam workshops that prepare people for the oralinterviews. She is a member of numerous organizations that benefitAdult Education including the Council of Black Administrators,Black Children’s Conference, the League of African AmericanWomen, Inc., and Phi Delta Kappa.Maxine is passionately involved in education and is committed tothe education of all students. Maxine is meticulous and has highstandards of excellence. She is a consummate professional whodoes her best to uplift others and works for the betterment of all.Maxine is caring, strong and dynamic. She’s a natural leader, butwill stand back and allow others to shine. Maxine is being honoredfor her hard work, her dedication, and her commitment to CCAE andadult education.AileneLife MembershipAileen GenoffBay SectionGenoff began her career in adulteducation as a teacher and programcoordinator for Adults with Disabilities from1990-2003. From 2003-2005, Ailene was an AdultEducation Supervisor for core instructionalprograms for adults. In 2005, she returned toher passion, working with adults with moderateto severe physical and emotional disabilities. InJune 2009, due to a severe state budget deficit,Ailene was reassigned as a full time lead representative for theCalWORKs North County Coalition. Ailene served in this programuntil she retired in October 2012.During her 22 year adult education career, Ailene was highlyrespected for her dedication and drive working in the Adults withDisabilities programs. Ailene took a team approach, leveraging theskills of the teachers she supervised with the community agenciesshe worked alongside. She utilized her keen problem-solving mindand her optimistic nature to achieve wonderful gains in studentskills. In addition, to her work in the AWD program, Ailene took ona challenging assignment as an Adult Education Supervisor. Thisnew position. She has worked with teachers and support staff in 8different programs, focusing on quality instruction and services,as well as, student performance and outcomes. Later, Aileneaccepted a position for the adult school working with CalWORKsstudents and other social service support staff. Working off site,at the Santa Clara Adult School, Ailene thrived in her work withclients from all backgrounds and a host of barriers to learning.