Where the System Ends, CAA Begins. We Built the College We Couldn’t Find. CAA Story #10: Ann Lunt

When Ann Lunt was recovering from foot surgery two years ago, she came across a story about CAA on Channel 7’s “Localish” TV show and she immediately knew it was a place where she belonged. 

“I love CAA,” Ann said. “Everyone is really friendly and the teachers understand us.” 

Ann has lived on her own for 20 years and navigates to and from campus by herself. In 2002, she went deaf but was able to get a cochlear implant in 2003 which now helps her hear, however the hearing loss still affects her speech. 

Despite that, or maybe because of it, Ann’s favorite thing is singing and music. Some of the CAA classes which she enjoys are Adaptive Guitar, Choir, and Music Appreciation. One of her goals is to get into the Songwriting class and learn how to write a song. 

At age 57, Ann is proof that you never stop learning and growing. 

“In this world, we need to learn as much as we can,” Ann said. 

Ann is extremely compassionate and had the idea during Compassion Week to make video messages for foster youth. Growing up in group homes for nearly 15 years, Ann could relate to those experiencing the foster care system and wanted to reach out to them.  

One of the things Ann loves most about CAA is socializing and making friends.

“I’m proud that I have friends who I can talk to,” Ann said. “We have each other’s backs and all root for one another.” 

Ann is excited to continue her learning journey and hopes that one day she might become an Associate Professor at CAA.