BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS (BEdA)

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Beginning and intermediate English language skills for adults whose first language is not English. 

High School Plus Diploma (HS+)

Adults age 18+ without a high school diploma can take classes and earn a BBCC high school diploma

Open Doors Program (ODP)

Young adults, ages 16-21, who want an opportunity to earn a high school diploma in a college environment.

General Education Diploma (GED) Preparation

Adults age 18+ without a high school diploma can take classes and prepare for the GED exam series.

¿Quieres aprender inglés?/Do you want to learn English?

Clases de idioma inglés o diploma de escuela secundaria: Las clases comienzan el 23 de septiembre, la cuota de inscripción es de $25 y se paga con cheque o giro postal. Las ubicaciones se encuentran más abajo en esta página principal. El último día de inscripción es el 13 de septiembre.

English Language Classes or High School Diploma: Classes begin September 23rd, Registration fee is $25 and is payable by check or money order. Locations are located further down this main page. Last day of registration is September 13th.

Si tiene preguntas, llame al 509-793-2304 o envíe un correo electrónico a BEDAinfo@bigbend.edu
If you have questions, please call 509-793-2304 or email BEDAinfo@bigbend.edu

BEdA Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles, and Strategic Planning

BEdA’s goal is to ensure that all our students receive the resources necessary to succeed in a classroom setting and to gain skills that will follow them into their future endeavors. We are here to serve our community and make education as accessible as possible. We believe everyone has a right to higher education and are ready to share those resources to whomever needs them.

Vision
Be our community’s first choice to dream, learn and succeed.

Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success

Guiding Principles
Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
Embrace our Workplace Norms
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate All

BEdA Locations

  • Main Campus-Moses Lake
  • Othello
  • Warden
  • Mattawa
  • Quincy
  • Royal City

Click here for more detailed information.

Additional Services

  • High School Equivalency (HEP) Program – provides additional support and resources to migrant and seasonal farmworkers (spouse and dependents included) enrolled in HS+ and GED completion programs.
  • Workforce Education Services –  provides guidance, support, and financial assistance for students in basic education and workforce education programs (non-transfer degrees)
  • William C. Bonaudi Library – located in the Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC), Building 1800
  • English Writing Center – provides both BEdA and college-level students assistance with writing projects (located in the Library)
  • Career Services – assists current, prospective and former students with exploring off-campus employment opportunities

Questions? Call us at (509) 793-2304 or email BEdAinfo@bigbend.edu 

Remember to always leave us your name, phone number, and request and our staff will reach out as soon as possible!

Hours

Mon-Thurs8:00-5:00
Friday8:00-2:30
Sat-SunClosed
Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) Contact
Our staff speaks Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian and English
BEdA Faculty/Staff

Ramirez, Carmen

HEP Educational Planner
CarmenR@bigbend.edu
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Lopez, Miguel

BEdA Associate Faculty
miguell@bigbend.edu
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Lopez, Oralia

BEdA Associate Faculty
oralial@bigbend.edu
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Bortz, Jody

BEdA Director
jodyb@bigbend.edu
(509) 793-2331
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Aquino, Ana

BEdA Program Assistant
aaquino06@bigbend.edu
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Solis, Tina

BEdA Educational Planner
tinas@bigbend.edu
Diana Viafana

Villafana, Diana

HEP Grant Manager
dianav@bigbend.edu
(509) 793-2401
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Ahoshkov, Mariia

BEdA Program Assistant
mariiaa@bigbend.edu
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Hansen, Micaela

BEdA Instructor
micaelah@bigbend.edu
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Johnson, Barbi

BEdA Program Specialist
BarbiJ@bigbend.edu
(509) 793-2301
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Gardner, Meagen

BEdA Associate Faculty
meageng@bigbend.edu
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Roth, Chelsea

BEdA Instructor
chelsear@bigbend.edu
Rosemary Parsons

Parsons, Rosemary

BEdA Assistant Professor
rosemaryp@bigbend.edu
(509) 793-2490
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Perales, Idalia

BEdA Associate Faculty
idaliap@bigbend.edu
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Tijerina, Rafelita

BEdA Special Program Support
rafalitat@bigbend.edu
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Courtright, Caren

BEdA Program Coordinator
carenc@bigbend.edu
(509) 793-2037
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Corrales, Prisma

BEdA Associate Faculty
prismac@bigbend.edu
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Fierros, Melissa

BEdA Instructor
melissaf@bigbend.edu
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Perry, Mystina

BEdA Associate Faculty
mistyp@bigbend.edu
Olha Spornyk

Spornyk, Olha

BEdA/WES Program Assistant
olhas@bigbend.edu
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Diers, Teisha

BEdA Instructor
teishad@bigbend.edu
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Aguilar, Maribel

BEdA Associate Faculty
MaribelA@bigbend.edu
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Mar-Nicholson, Alec

BEdA Associate Faculty
alecm@bigbend.edu
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Arteaga, Juan

BEdA Instructor
juana@bigbend.edu

Alva, Karla

BEdA/WES Program Assistant
karlaa@bigbend.edu
509-793-2313
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Brulotte, Kylee

BEdA Educational Planner (Open Doors)
kyleeb@bigbend.edu
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Fernandez, Angelica

BEdA Instructor
angelicaf@bigbend.edu
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Milligan, Abinadi

BEdA Site Manager
abinadim@bigbend.edu
509-793-2334
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Chavez, Julio

BEdA Associate Faculty
julioc@bigbend.edu
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Lucas, Lisa

BEdA Associate Faculty
lisal@bigbend.edu
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Bickler, Cherrianne

BEdA Associate Faculty
cherrianneb@bigbend.edu
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Henley, Rosenda

BEdA Associate Faculty
rosendah@bigbend.edu
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Gomez, Dinora

BEdA Associate Faculty
dinorag@bigbend.edu
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Heaps, Melissa

BEdA Assistant Professor
melissah@bigbend.edu
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Kinney, Josephine

BEdA Associate Faculty
josephinek@bigbend.edu
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Martinez, Eudelio

BEdA Associate Faculty
eudeliom@bigbend.edu

Heimark, Jeffrey

BEdA Educational Planner
jeffreyh@bigbend.edu
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Peterson, Rory

BEdA Associate Faculty
roryp@bigbend.edu
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Castillo, Valeria

BEdA Instructor
valeriac@bigbend.edu
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Szablya, Nadine

BEdA Associate Faculty
nadines@bigbend.edu
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Jay, Thomas

BEdA Associate Faculty
thomasj@bigbend.edu
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Reichel-Elliot, Nicole

BEdA Associate Faculty
nicole@bigbend.edu
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Reagan, Brittany

BEdA Associate Faculty
brittanyr@bigbend.edu
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Wall, Matthew

BEdA Associate Faculty
mattheww@bigbend.edu
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Prieto, Eleuterio

BEdA Associate Faculty
eleuteriop@bigbend.edu