
OAASIS
Organization of Adult Alumni and Students in Service
Our Mission
The mission of OAASIS is to link students and alumni to individuals and organizations
involved in adult and community education, to address common and shared goals, to
spearhead statewide efforts in encouraging individuals to meet their potential and excel in
lifelong learning, and to inspire others to advocate for adult education and family literacy.
- Student Recruitment
- Retention
- Orientation Support
- Fundraising Efforts
- Statewide Survey
- Voter Education
- Community Outreach
- Peer Tutoring
- Scholarships
- Memberships
- Leadership Events
Memberships
OAASIS Team Members understand the needs of students because they are all current or former adult education students themselves. Team Members represent students at the local level by contributing at their adult education site. Many assist with student orientations and student retention, organize community outreach projects, offer peer mentoring, student organization activities, fundraisers for scholarships, and so much more! Team Members advocate and bring awareness to adult education statewide by organizing events, such as their annual Legislative Dinner, to give students the opportunity to share their stories with legislators from their districts.
OAASIS 12th Annual Legislative Meet and Greet
Senator Eric Buckson speaking with Polytech adult education students
Senator Buckson listens as De'Borah Tate shares her story
OAASIS Team members Carleen Jones and Chanteea Harmon with Senator Buckson
Senator Buckson COABE Legislative Champion
Sussex Tech Adult Ed students Stephanie Leblanc and Micah Miller with Representative Tim Dukes
Senator Buckson Speaking to Adult Education Students
Delaware's 2nd Annual National Education Honor Society Induction Ceremony
This year's OAASIS Hall of Fame recipient was Alexander Woolford, a 2008 GED recipient from DCDAL. Alex currently oversees a "small' crew of people at South Dover Elementary School as the Family Crisis Therapist.
The Stage is Set!
OAASIS Team Members Chanteea Harmon, and Joyce Warrington drawing a raffle ticket winners.
Master of Ceremony, Mr. Ron Robinson, from Red Clay
2025 OAASIS Hall of Fame Inductee, Alexander Woolford with State Director Maureen Whelan and OAASIS Team Advisor Beverly Houston
Senator Buckson congratulating Polytech student, Kamaui Sudler.
State Director, Maureen Whelan congratulating the Inductees
Link to Watch Award Ceremony
The OAASIS Team Members
OAASIS Cookbook Fundraiser
Adult Family Education & Family Literacy
In Celebration of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, OAASIS committed to a year-long project of creating, selling, and distributing their very own cookbook. The funds earned through the sale of this publication will go toward the support of adult education students and alumni through educational scholarships and leadership activities.
Cookbooks are $5 each and can be purchased at any of our James H. Groves programs or OAASIS events. Checks and Money Orders should be made payable to DAACE, INC. Online payments will be charged $6. To make an online payment visit the link below.
Journey To Success
Pledge Your Support for Adult Education
Adult education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and boosts our economy. By signing the Educate & Elevate America Pledge, you are taking a stand for millions of adults who seek to improve their literacy and numeracy, gain new skills, and achieve their educational goals
Meet and Greet
Fundraiser
Legislative Dinner
Become a Member
MEMBER BENEFITS
- Participate in student activities and leadership events
- Network with other students and alumni just like you!
- Subscribe to Delaware's adult education student newsletter
- Participate in community outreach and fundraising opportunities
- Scholarships available for alumni and graduating adult education students
Complete the OAASIS membership form below!
OAASIS Bylaws
Resources
Please use the links below to navigate to the websites of local programs and organizations to services, supports and other resources.
Education Links
DE Dept. of Adult Education Information - https://www.doe.k12.de.us/domain/164
Adult Education Program Locations - https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/2927
James H. Groves Adult High School https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/2930
Adult Education and GED® - https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/2927
Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) - https://www.dtcc.edu/
Delaware State University - https://www.desu.edu/
Wilmington University - https://www.wilmu.edu/
Social Service Links
Delaware Social Service Links - https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/
Delaware Social Services for People with Disabilities and Other Impairments - https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/main/disabil.htm
Disability Assistance with a Focus on Employment - https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/dvr//
OAASIS 2025 National Adult Education Honor Society Inductees
CONGRAULATIONS TO THESE AMAZING STUDENTS!
Djoubons Annaty
Taina Augustin
Heather Boone
Grayson Boyette
Nicola Brown
Juan Chile Chile
Ronald Damelus
Perpetua Fleuriot Rubin
Junior Flumo
Maria Ferreira Monteiro Frago
Johana Grajales
Artise Griffin
Shermaine Gude
Daniel Guzman
Melanie Hall
Tracy Hammond
Sameh Rauf Farouk Hanna
Daysi Hernadez
Tevin Holland
Annabelle Larkin
Stephanie Leblanc
Maria Mendez
Micah David Miller
Billy Moulton
Kevon Powell
Daniel Ritchwood
Esequias Simaj Sax
Ava Stille
De'Borah Tate
Songul Tosun
Jeika Viera
Jessica Waddington
Hall of Fame
Alexander Woolford
Scholarships
*Remember that students and their parents are responsible for paying what they can-- financial aid is a supplement, not a substitute, for family resources
FAFSA - Federal Financial Aid - https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Delaware Office of Higher Education - https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/316
SEED Scholarship - https://www.dtcc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/types-aid/seed
Delaware Scholarship Compendium - https://scholarships.delawarestudentsuccess.org/
Organization of Adult Alumni and Students in Service - (OAASIS)
Paypal Donation Link
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7ZU2BEDYDALVS&source=url
Email: Beverly.Houston@ace.k12.de.us
Website: oaasis.org
Location: 516 West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE, USA
Phone: (302) 739-5559
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OAASISDE/
OAASIS Staff, Volunteers and Supporters
OAASIS proudly serves the following adult education centers
Appoquinimink - Christina - DCDAL - New Castle County Vo-Tech - Polytech - Red Clay - Sussex Tech