Planting Seeds

June 11, 2014

It’s the beginning of June and planting time is here! Sometimes, I think of our ESL students when I work in my garden. They come to our program for a new start and to learn English as a Second Language.  Can you imagine trying to learn another language as a refugee?  A person who has […]

Celebrate Good Times… C’mon!

June 2, 2014

Our ESL celebration on May 6 was a success! The night started with an awards ceremony in the library’s auditorium to honor our hard-working ESL students. They received awards for becoming U.S. citizens, getting their Ohio driver’s license, and for graduating from our ESL program. We were so pleased to see these dedicated students get […]

What Do Vegetarians and Eggs *Not* Have in Common?

May 22, 2014

Like Kelly, my ESOL students and I also (reluctantly) dyed eggs for Easter. I thought it would be an entertaining seasonal activity, but the students weren’t very responsive. My own perceptions of egg-dying hinge on childhood nostalgia. I think back to the delicate pastel and vibrant jewel-toned eggs produced in our kitchen, which was full […]

Staff Spotlight: Camille Barbuto

May 15, 2014

My name is Camille Barbuto and I have worked at Project Learn as an office assistant for one year. It is a rewarding experience. Since I sit at the front desk, I am one of the first people students see when they visit our office. I try to make everyone feel welcome and encourage them […]

Staff Spotlight: Rose Austin

May 8, 2014

My name is Rose Austin and I have worked at Project Learn for more than three years. I never planned on working here but am glad to be a part of the staff because it has been the most rewarding, enlightening and fun job I have had. My job is important because I collect and […]

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