Developing New Directions/Forging New Partnerships
A Letter from Vicki Newell, Executive Director Dear Friends, We had a great year at Chatham Literacy. We continued to grow our organization and enhanced our offerings for our students. We forged new partnerships in the community with a variety of businesses and organizations. We also expanded our programs and …
Armando’s Journey: A Story of Growth and Pride
In a recent interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Armando, one of our dedicated ESOL students at Chatham Literacy. According to his tutors, Sara Colaianni and Angela Privitere, Armando came from Cuenca, Ecuador to Chapel Hill with his family (wife Maria, Andres – 14, Nataly – 8, Daniel …
Chatham Literacy Learners Gather for an Evening of Recognition
Chatham Literacy celebrated its learners with a festive Student Appreciation Event on Tuesday, December 10th. The office was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas decorations and a tree that captured everyone’s attention. Learners from ESOL, Financial Literacy, and Citizenship classes gathered to share their experiences and enjoy hot …
Esther Carillo: An ESOL Lifetime Achiever
Esther Carillo is one of Chatham Literacy’s dedicated students in the ESOL program. Married to Luis Aguila, another participant who recently became a naturalized citizen, Esther is also the proud mother of three children. Over 20 years ago, she arrived from Mexico, and is now a naturalized citizen, thriving in …
Empowering Learners: How Marian Olson Brings Joy and Flexibility to Tutoring
At Chatham Literacy, we’re all about making a difference in our community through tutoring adults, and we’re lucky to have amazing volunteers like Marian Olson. We recently caught up with Marian to chat about her journey in adult literacy and the joy she finds in helping others. A Journey of …
Novelist, Short-story Writer Jill McCorkle Headlines Chatham Literacy’s Fall for Literacy Luncheon
As an author, novelist Jill McCorkle says that books, librarians and public school teachers frequently populate her stories. “And they are often the heroes,” she told the more than 150 people who attended Chatham Literacy’s annual “Fall For Literacy” luncheon Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Chatham County Agricultural & Conference …
