Dominican University Provost David G. Behrs Gives Shout Out to Kids and Barbara Bonardi

In 2006, Dominican University of California Provost David G. Behrs responded in an editorial in the Marin Independent Journal about someone's comment of there not being ample adult education programs in the area. His editorial spoke of three successful students- who were adult learners at the time- including Barbara Bonardi, whose essay was featured in Kids, Have You Seen My Backpack..."

It's overall a great article with a great message. Thanks to people like Behrs, adults ARE learning every day!

http://www.marinij.com/marinvoice/ci_4023295

Archived Articles: Middle Tennessee State University & University of Oregon

After the book came out, these nontraditional students were campus celebs with the press they received!

I dug this student newspaper article up- "Two non-traditional student essays printed in anthology" by Michaela Jackson, which ran in April 2005 in the MTSU Sidelines

The article features interviews with two essayists, Callie Stroud and Christy Farr-Ferrelli. Both were working moms and students and the time of publication.

Also in april 2005, Cindy Ingram was profiled in her student newspaper, InsideOregon for her contribution in the article "New Work Showcases Challenges, Triumphs of Nontraditional Students." Cindy later did a talk at her campus on being a nontraditional student where she spoke about her essay, which is in essence her expereince in being an adult learner.