by Amanda Bates | Nov 4, 2021 | BeLit Bulletin, Learner Spotlight
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Ardmore Tanksley, 29, BeLit Graduate & Team Member In 2017, Ardmore Tanksley discovered that despite successfully graduating from high school, his transcripts and educational records were lost. Left with limited options, Ardmore decided to...
by Amanda Bates | Oct 6, 2021 | BeLit Bulletin, Learner Spotlight
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Hannah Bui, 44, ESL Learner In January of 2003, Hannah Bui came to America with her daughter and niece, to join her husband in South Philadelphia. Growing up in the country region of Vietnam, Hannah was overwhelmed by the large city. More...
by Amanda Bates | Sep 7, 2021 | BeLit Bulletin, Learner Spotlight
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Nofal Khudhur, ESL Graduate For five years, Nofal Khudhur awaited the day that he and his family would be able to immigrate from Iraq to America. As a procurement specialist for an American company, Nofal and his family lived in constant danger...
by Amanda Bates | Aug 2, 2021 | BeLit Bulletin, Learner Spotlight
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Vernon Newsome, 35, Graduate For recent BeLit grad Vernon Newsome, family is his inspiration and support system. “It felt amazing to send pictures to my mother and grandmother in my cap and gown,” he said.Vernon grew up in West Philadelphia...
by Amanda Bates | Jul 6, 2021 | BeLit Bulletin, Learner Spotlight
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Christina Battle, Graduate Christina Battle was overwhelmed with excitement the morning of June 16th when NBC10’s film crew arrived at her North Philadelphia home to feature her as a Beyond Literacy graduate. She knew earning her High School...
by Amanda Bates | Jun 2, 2021 | BeLit Bulletin, Learner Spotlight, Uncategorized
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Juanita Hunter, Graduate “Never give up” is a phrase most of us have heard or spoken, but no one can make these words reach your soul like Juanita Hunter. Juanita had her first child at age 15 and dropped out of school. She has been a home...
