by Julie Slack | Aug 6, 2025 | First Literacy Scholars 2025-2026
Priscilla is a devoted mother to a 14-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son. Originally from Brazil, she studied Human Resources before relocating to the United States. Since moving, her experiences have sparked a deep passion for community work. Her dream is to earn...
by Julie Slack | Aug 11, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2017-2018 and prior
Wilfrix grew up in Haiti. As a child he was forced to stay home from school for nine years because his family did not have enough money to pay for school. In 2014 Wilfrix immigrated to Boston. He was determined to complete his studies and learn English. First Literacy...
by Julie Slack | Oct 29, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2019-2020
Livanny grew up in the Dominican Republic where she graduated from high school in the top five percent and served in the volunteer military service. She arrived in Boston in December 2016 with no English but quickly progressed through her ESOL classes at the Jamaica...
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