by Julie Slack | Aug 17, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2020-2021, First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Nicole was a journalist in her home country of Haiti for 20 years. She was forced to leave Haiti because of volatile political situations bearing abuse, kidnapping and murder targeting journalists. Coming to the United States with her young daughter was not easy as...
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 | Aug 11, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Anny lost her mother to cancer when she was just 13 years old. Growing up with her father and three brothers she learned to be strong, grateful, and happy. In her home country she worked hard to achieve her professional goals. Now living in the U.S. she is determined...
by Julie Slack | Aug 11, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Kimberly was born in the Dominican Republic and immigrated to the U.S. in search of a better life and educational opportunities. She believes that her creativity, innovation, and communication skills have helped her get to where she is today, and she hopes to use...
by Julie Slack | Aug 11, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Fougere was born in Haiti and immigrated to the U.S. to seek a better life for himself and his family. When Fougere moved to the U.S. he faced a language barrier, but he was determined to be a role model to his five children. He is currently working to improve his...
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