by Julie Slack | Aug 6, 2025 | First Literacy Scholars 2025-2026
Sindi grew up in the Dominican Republic, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education and worked as an elementary school teacher. In her early twenties, she made the life-changing decision to move to the United States. When Sindi arrived in the U.S., she didn’t...
by Julie Slack | Aug 6, 2024 | First Literacy Scholars 2024-2025, First Literacy Scholars 2025-2026
Sabrina was born in Uruguay and moved to the United States with her parents when she was seven years old. Her parents were determined to provide her with a better future. In 2013 Sabrina graduated from Fitchburg High School. While she was proud of this accomplishment,...
by Julie Slack | Aug 10, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024
Josephine moved to the U.S. with dreams of furthering her education. When she arrived, she was met with financial challenges that forced her to put her education on hold. Instead of pursuing her GED, she obtained her certified nursing assistant certificate and started...
by Julie Slack | Aug 10, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024
Born and raised in Haiti, Luggens was taught at a young age to tackle challenges head-on. When Luggens arrived in the U.S. he faced language barriers, but this did not deter him from pursuing his education. He took beginner’s English classes, determined to...
by Julie Slack | Aug 17, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2021-2022, First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023, First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024
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...
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