by Julie Slack | Jul 13, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023, First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024, First Literacy Scholars 2024-2025
Christele packed her bags and traveled from Haiti to the United States with the intention of staying for 2 weeks. She came to the U.S. to get away from the dangers and stress disrupting her life in Haiti. The two weeks turned permanent when she realized it was unsafe...
by Julie Slack | Oct 29, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2019-2020
Though Tatiana lost her parents early in Haiti, she studied, worked hard, and completed high school and a university business degree. Over the next seven years she worked her way up to an accounting management position, but had to start over when she, her husband, and...
by Julie Slack | Oct 1, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2021-2022, First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023, First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024
Kherrina is from Kingston, Jamaica – a city known for its vibrant night life and severe economic hardship. Her childhood was not easy. She grew up in a toxic environment, but still managed to be an exemplary student. Her hard work paid off and she was placed in one of...
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