by Julie Slack | Nov 8, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2018-2019
Priscilla finished middle school in Hong Kong before emigrating to the United States in 1980. When she arrived in the U.S. she went right to work at a restaurant and then moved on to work at a local bank where for 13 years she worked in customer service and billing....
by Julie Slack | Nov 8, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2017-2018 and prior, First Literacy Scholars 2018-2019
Patrick was born and raised in Cameroon where education is very expensive. When his mother passed away in 2008, Patrick left school to work so his brothers could go to school. In the United States Patrick continued to work full time as a parking attendant to help...
by Julie Slack | Oct 29, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2017-2018 and prior
Born in Colombia and raised in Venezuela by a single mother, Yamileth was in her fourth year of college in Venezuela when a family tragedy brought her to the United States. Despite not knowing English, she worked hard for years running her late father’s convenience...
by Julie Slack | Oct 29, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2019-2020
After years of educational challenges, Axel found the JVS Adult Diploma Pathway, where, with his own hard work and the dedication and patience of his teachers, it all “clicked.” Axel graduated in June with his high-school diploma, a passion for computers, and the...
by Julie Slack | Oct 29, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2021-2022
Marie moved to the United States from Haiti with her two daughters in 2016. She moved to the United States with the hope of providing her family with better opportunities. She knew coming to the United States would be difficult, but she underestimated the culture...
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