Learning as I Teach
I have taught at Mid-State Literacy Council since 2019. I began teaching the “English for Doctor’s Visits” course and since then, have taught three other semesters.
Eddie Casiano, Volunteer: An Amazing Opportunity
Being born in Puerto Rico, I was raised with Spanish as the main language in my household.
Spelling Bee 2020
What do the names The Spell Casters, Word Busters, and The Eager Readers have in common?
Legal Literacy – About Your Rights
For many people, interactions with the legal system come unexpectedly. They find themselves surprised when they are unprepared for their situation and confused at the complexity of it all.
Our Connected Stories
Coming from a small school in the suburbs to the large campus of Penn State, one of the biggest changes I experienced was interacting with people from diverse backgrounds each day.
Pandemic Blessings (Perfections, Bundles of Joy, Bright Moments, Moments of Joy…)
How does one cope and stay Joyful amidst a difficult time of isolation, quarantine, separation, worries of job loss, teaching your children at home while virtually navigating through too many Zoom meetings and not having enough band width?
Grandparent Initiative at Mid-State Literacy Council
What do Paul P. Harris (Rotary founder), Amy (grandparent), Phoebe (PSU tutor), a deviled egg sandwich (lunch provided for tutor), Chrome Books, and Bellefonte all have in common?
Lina Chung: From Student to Instructor
This week we are highlighting a special ‘graduate’ from Mid-State who is now giving her time to help others.
Welcoming the New Year With a Look Back at 2019
What were the highlights of your 2019? For some of our students, they included finding a job, getting a driver's license, and taking the next step towards earning a higher degree.
Teacher Spotlight: Tom Hettmansperger
The tutors and teachers at Mid-State Literacy Council are from all walks of life. For one volunteer, Tom Hettmansperger, teaching has been a lifelong path.