Luis

Luis

by | Aug 10, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024, Showcase

Luis is from Nicaragua. In 2018, his life took a drastic turn. He was studying industrial engineering at the Engineering University of Nicaragua when anti-government protests erupted, and the police began targeting, killing, kidnapping, and imprisoning students from...
Kayla

Kayla

by | Aug 10, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024, Showcase

Kayla dropped out of high school when she was in twelfth grade. She was pregnant and just a few classes short of the graduation requirements. Her intent was to finish her high school classes, but once her son was born the demands of being a single mother took over....
Mark

Mark

by | Oct 1, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2021-2022, Showcase

When Mark suddenly lost his father in July of 2020, his life was turned upside down. He grew up watching his father work hard every day, and wanted to honor his wish of going to college and becoming something great. His academic journey was not an easy one however,...

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