by Julie Slack | Aug 6, 2024 | First Literacy Scholars 2024-2025
Wenley’s education journey began in Haiti, where his early years of elementary school were marked by curiosity and a passion for learning. Despite facing financial challenges in high school, he graduated with the help of a scholarship, fueled by his passion for...
by Julie Slack | Aug 8, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024
Zhongwei is from China and the first in his family to attend college. When he arrived in the U.S. he faced a severe illness that depleted his savings and forced him to put his education on hold. After recovering from his illness, he started working at a local...
by Julie Slack | Aug 8, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024
Lesly’s journey is one of courage, determination, and compassion. From serving as a police officer in his native country to immigrating to the United States in search of peace and a better life, Lesly’s desire to become a nurse shines brightly. Despite...
by Julie Slack | Aug 11, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Catheline is from Haiti. In her home country she faced many challenges getting an education. Although she started school in 1968 she didn’t graduate from high school until 2007 because of economic difficulties that required her to stop and re-start many times....
by Julie Slack | Nov 19, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2017-2018 and prior
In 2005, Lana emigrated from China to Boston. While educated in China and able to read and write a little, she spoke no English at all and found the language very difficult. Lana enrolled in an English language program that received First Literacy funding and rapidly...
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