Volunteer Spotlight: Jillian
May 23 2024
Watching the process from the beginning to the end of the year and the difference it makes to the kids is worth all the hard work.
The Literacy Alliance offices will be closed, and no classes will be held from Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Regular office hours and Project Graduate (GED/HSE) classes will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Project Connect (ELL) classes will restart on Monday, January 6, 2025. From our families to yours, have a safe and joyful holiday season!
Hi! My Name is Gennah. I am a 24-year-old from Fort Wayne. The second eldest of 6 and the first to drop out, leading many of my siblings to follow in my footsteps, I took the initiative to re-enroll in school and get my high school equivalency (HSE) diploma through The Literacy Alliance!
Beyond furthering my education and being a better role model for my siblings, another major driving point for me earning my HSE was to obtain eligibility for The US Army. Before joining, I would like to set up my civilian life so that when the time comes to transition out of the service, I am beyond prepared. After graduation, I plan to get my registered behavior technician (RBT) certificate validated and help kids who struggle behaviorally and socially.
I have accomplished many of my goals while attending classes at The Literacy Alliance. My first was to understand mathematics. Much of my youth was spent struggling with such trivial units that by the time I started to catch on, the class began moving on. The staff, teachers, and tutors of The Literacy Alliance make it their personal mission to break down anything you may struggle with and provide an atmosphere that is fun to learn in.
My advice for any future students (or anyone thinking of joining) is DO IT! The time and energy spent on furthering your education will be SO worth it. No matter how long ago you dropped out or how young you are, if you plan on graduating early, The Literacy Alliance will make sure that the goals you’ve set for yourself will be achieved!
May 23 2024
Watching the process from the beginning to the end of the year and the difference it makes to the kids is worth all the hard work.
Apr 24 2024
It is exciting to watch students grow in confidence and graduate. I have a lot of respect for the students. It takes courage to join a...