by Julie Slack | Aug 27, 2026 | First Literacy Scholars 2026-2027, Showcase
Monique was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, and has always been driven by a deep curiosity about science, technology, and how things work. That passion led her to JVS and the Bridges to College program, where she built the skills and knowledge needed to...
by Julie Slack | Aug 27, 2026 | First Literacy Scholars 2026-2027, Showcase
Mamadou was born in a small town in central Guinea called Gongore. It was difficult for his father to financially support his family, so Mamadou learned at an early age that you have to work hard in order to succeed. Eventually he moved to the United States to find...
by Julie Slack | Aug 27, 2026 | First Literacy Scholars 2026-2027, Showcase
A proud member of the Haitian community, Kettie graduated from Boston Public Schools Department of Adult Education with dreams of being the first person in her family to attend college. Dedicated to her studies, earning mostly A’s and B’s, her hard work...
by Julie Slack | Aug 27, 2026 | First Literacy Scholars 2026-2027, Showcase
When Geremias arrived in the United States from Guatemala in March 2022, he carried little more than a suitcase, a dream, and the determination to build a better future. Starting over at age 21 meant adapting to a new language, culture, and education system while...
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