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 17, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2021-2022, First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023
Bushrah was born in Uganda. She is the oldest of five siblings and the first in her family to attend college. Her time in the U.S. has not been easy. She’s faced several challenges, from domestic violence to homelessness. She is now a single mother of two young...
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
“Deep inside me there is space where faith, hope, and gratitude bloom”. Alesy’s story starts on the island country of Cape Verde where from a young age she was taught about the importance of education, faith, and caring for others. Three years ago, Alesy made the leap...
by Julie Slack | Nov 8, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2017-2018 and prior, First Literacy Scholars 2018-2019
As a mother of a disabled daughter in Haiti, Marie needed to leave her home country to get the services needed for her daughter. Marie’s positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning has helped her address life’s obstacles to successfully complete her first two...
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