Crawfordsville Adult Resource Academy

High School Equivalency Diploma

The High School Equivalency diploma replaces the GED diploma. You will earn your diploma by testing in five subject areas: Math, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, and Science. This exam, called the HiSET test, can be prepared for online or at the CARA building for free. The price of the exam is $115. Read MoreScholarships are available if you meet the requirements. To take the exam, you will need a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or state ID at the time of registration. Whether you are our student or not, you can contact us to take the HSE exam
**If you are under 18 and/or still registered in school, you will need an “Exit Withdrawal” form on file. Contact our office for help!**

Welcome to Adult Ed! My name is Kathy Tobias, and it is my pleasure to introduce you to the Crawfordsville Adult Resource Academy. Read MoreI started my journey in adult education around 20 years ago teaching GED preparation in our local Even Start Literacy program. It was love at first sight! I am passionate about what we do at CARA and how we can help you further your life long success. Our instructors and staff are the best in the state. We may be small, but we produce big results. Please give us a chance to help you start a rewarding educational journey that you will never regret.

Hi! I am Karen Crawford, your online instructor at the CARA program! After 20+ years in business and 10+ years in adult education… Read More I look forward to being your partner! Between my educational background, majoring in curriculum and instruction, specializing in adult education and my business career, I hope to help you find the best and quickest path forward! In my class, no shoes are required! I hope to see you soon!

I am Janene Plunkett and I have been a teacher at CARA since 2014. Prior to that, I taught in public schools for 30 years. Read More My experience includes both the general education setting and the Resource Room. I have been in school for most of my life. I attended Crawfordsville schools, then received my B.A. degree from the University of Indianapolis and my M.S. from Indiana State University. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with family or reading a good mystery. I also love watching my three kittens romp with each other.

I am a lifelong resident of Lafayette. I have been with CARA since 2021. Read More My experience in Adult Education began at LARA in 2014, volunteering to help with several graduations and United Way campaigns. I was soon hired to work on special projects, but was then selected by Cherry Richardson to fill a need in LARA Assessment. Cherry was my mentor in all things Assessment for 3 years. I spent a 6-month period as teaching assistant and office administrator for Bethellen Richardson in our Carroll and White County programs. In 2018, I was invited back to LARA as Assessment Coordinator, shortly after assuming the role of Regional Assessment Coordinator. In 2021 I transitioned to CARA to become the Assessment Coordinator for the Crawfordsville program. Adult education has become a passion for me, and it is a joy and a privilege to work with others of like mind and dedication. I love to help people to be more comfortable with testing, overcome obstacles, and witness their success in the attainment of their goals.

Hello! My name is Daniel Martin, and I’m just starting out at CARA. That said, I’m super excited to get to it and help in any way that I can! I have taught for seventeen years – everything from high school to elementary school to middle school! Read More I attended North Montgomery Community Schools growing up. I graduated in 2001. From there, I went to Purdue University where I gained my English and Education degrees. I taught for six years across the state, and I have spent the last eleven years teaching at North Montgomery Middle School. When I'm not teaching, you can find me helping with productions at the school or the Vanity. I love hanging out with my friends/family, and you can usually find my nose stuck in a book or comic book!

I’m Craig Harmon and I have lived in Crawfordsville most of my life. I attended Crawfordsville Schools and Graduated from Wabash College in 1985. Read More I have over 40 years of experience working in production control, departmental and general management from which I retired in February of 2021. My role at CARA is to develop a program for instructing students who will ultimately become certified by a nationally recognized certification company. (Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, or MSSC). We currently offer certifications in Supply Chain and Logistics with certifications in manufacturing soon to follow. We will be working with individuals as well with companies to provide these certifications to those who desire to increase their knowledge and skills. I'm looking forward to continuing this program and assisting current workers as well as entry level employees further their knowledge and grow in their careers.

Hi! I am Kerri Warner, and I teach English as a Second Language (ESL) classes a few evenings a week at CARA. I also teach English Language Learners (ELLs) at Nicholson Elementary School. Read More I began my teaching career in Watsonville, California where I taught for 10 years after getting a bilingual/multicultural teaching credential from the University of California in Santa Cruz. I taught bilingual K-2 classes, and also worked with adult ESL students for a few summers.

Since moving to Indiana in 20+ years ago, I have taken many courses and professional development workshops on teaching English Language Learners. I taught new EL students at Crawfordsville High School for two years before settling on elementary school. While I continue to love working with children, I am very happy to be working with adults again.

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Kelvin Black

From Dallas, USA

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Zasha Swan

From Australia

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Frank Jones

From Japan

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Jack Brownn

From London, UK

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