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Instructor Spotlight: Russell Joy, Literacy Mid-South

In the five years Russell Joy has volunteered at Literacy Mid-South, he's built a loyal following of students, many of whom have expressed that he’s the best English teacher they’ve ever had.

January 10, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Norma Penn

At the Northwest Ohio Literacy Council, a ProLiteracy member program in Lima, Ohio, instructor Norma Penn always does what it takes to make sure she can meet the needs of her students.

May 15, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Melody Ruddell

As an ESL instructor, Melody Ruddell takes time to listen to her students, understand their cultures, and connect with them.

November 14, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Doug Cook

Doug Cook is driven by passion. It’s something he’s learned about himself since becoming a math and science tutor at ProLiteracy member program, Center of Hope, in Parker County, Texas, four years ago.

April 17, 2023

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ProLiteracy Instructor Spotlight: Anne Larsen, Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley

At Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley (LVNRV) in Virginia, Anne Larsen is known as their “Wonder Woman” because she’s saved the day time and again.

February 7, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Marcia Katigbak Church

In Bellingham, WA, at ProLiteracy member program Whatcom Literacy Council, Marcia Katigbak Church realized not everyone coming to this country was as lucky as her when she came from the Philippines, so she stepped up to help.

June 13, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Deborah Alvarez

At the Shelby Literacy Center in Collierville, TN, Deborah Alvarez helps English language learners not just learn the language, but the history of their new country—all with a little fun woven in.

July 18, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Sandra Malone

Fifty years: Few others have dedicated as much time to one adult literacy program. Sandra Malone has.

March 15, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Carol Dussault

When Carol Dussault joined the Literacy Council of Sheboygan County, the community’s immigrants and refugees gained an ally dedicated to advocating for their needs.

August 16, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Suz Hall

Seventeen years ago, after teaching one semester in the adult literacy program at Neuhaus Education Center in Bellaire, Texas, Suz Hall knew she had found her second career.

September 12, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Heather Tovey

Instructing and supporting the volunteer tutors in partnering with students, Heather Tovey is left in awe every day.

October 12, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Jen Frost

In Southern California, Jen Frost loves the diversity of her community and wanted to help it thrive. So, this past year, she joined Oceanside READS as an ESL instructor.

December 13, 2023

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12 Quotes from Adult Literacy Instructors to Inspire You in 2024

We are leading you out of 2023 with 12 quotes about instructors’ experiences to inspire you in the new year.

December 27, 2023

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