Adult Basic Education Staff
Associate Dean of Adult Basic Education
acarvario@massasoit.mass.edu
508-588-9100 x1301
Ms. Jacobs has a master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and has worked in special and general education since 2011. Since 2015, she has worked as an ESL instructor in a number of community education programs throughout Massachusetts. She has also worked to create and implement curriculum for culturally and linguistically diverse learners and to create curriculum that is accessible for learners of diverse needs and abilities. For the last five years, Ms. Jacobs has also worked extensively to advocate for and provide resources and opportunities to adults from diverse backgrounds.
Associate Director of Adult Basic Education
shunter@massasoit.mass.edu
508-588-9100 x1303
Mr. Hunter holds a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University and brings over 15 years of experience in adult education, workforce development, and public service. His career includes Director of Adult Education at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center and teaching positions in China at Qiqihar University and at Yew Wah International Education School in Shanghai. He has also served as a Legislative Aide at the Massachusetts State House and taught workplace education at the Asian American Civic Association. Mr. Hunter joined Massasoit Community College in 2025 as Associate Director of Adult Basic Education and ESOL.