My favorite quote or motto:
“I am me and that is my power.”
I am currently learning:
As much as I can about Pittsburgh
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
Helping adults improve their lives through learning while working towards their goals
I am currently learning:
I love to cook and am working on my dumpling making. My favorite is xiaolongbao!
What inspires me:
Anyone with perseverance. It takes a lot of courage to follow your dreams and goals!
My favorite quote or motto:
"Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open." –Albus Dumbledore
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
How committed our staff is to the success of our students
What inspires me:
I like trying something in a new way, with a new approach, a new idea.
What Inspires You?
The resilience, diversity, and kindness of those around me.
What inspires me:
Anyone with the courage to learn a new language
My favorite quote or motto:
“The bird that soars above the plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings.”
My favorite quote or motto:
"Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open." –Albus Dumbledore
What inspires you?
Anyone who has the courage to try something new.
What are you learning right now?
Financial Literacy! This is the year I figure out what the stock market is and why I should care.
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What do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh?
The students and tutors! In fact, I like them so much, I'm returning to work at Literacy Pittsburgh after returning from being out of state. I get to work with some of the most inspiring people in Pittsburgh!
What inspires me?
I'm inspired by our volunteers who give so much of their time, effort, and energy to improve lives through learning.
What inspires me:
Our students and the effort they put into learning.
I am currently learning:
I love to cook and am working on my dumpling making. My favorite is xiaolongbao!
What do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh?
Literacy Pittsburgh has such a strong dedication to its students.
Favorite quote or motto:
“When chopping wood, don't aim for the wood. You will only end up chipping the wood. Aim through the wood, aim for the chopping block.” –Annie Dillard, The Writing Life
My favorite quote or motto:
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
I like that Literacy Pittsburgh lays the foundation and a clear path for people to achieve their goals.
What is the best advice you've received?
It is okay to not know the answer.
What are you learning right now?
I am perfecting my Spanish while starting my journey in Mandarin Chinese.
My favorite quote or motto:
“I am me and that is my power.”
My favorite quote or motto:
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."
I'm currently learning:
Spanish (very slowly)
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
The welcoming atmosphere
My favorite quote or motto:
"Brevity is the soul of wit."
My favorite quote or motto:
“If you truly loved yourself, you could never hurt another.” – Buddha
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
I like the fact that everyone shows so much passion for their job and shows compassion to the students and each other.
What is the best advice you've received?
Follow your passion and pursue what truly makes you happy.
I am currently learning:
Through my students, I am learning about a variety of countries, cultures, and traditions.
What do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh?
Getting to meet new students and seeing their growth over time.
The best advice I've received:
Stay in the present moment.
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What inspires you?
Two big things that inspire me are walks in the forest, especially near streams of water, as well as the look on someone's face when understanding hits.
The best advice I’ve received:
Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
I am currently learning:
As much as I can about Pittsburgh
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
The community of people involved—from our diverse students to our amazing staff
What inspires you?
Genuinely kind, selfless people.
My favorite quote or motto:
"It's never too late to be who you might have been." – George Elliot
What is your favorite quote or motto?
Don't leave today's work for tomorrow.
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
The students!
What inspires me:
Anyone with perseverance. It takes a lot of courage to follow your dreams and goals!
What are you learning right now?
To be patient with myself.
I am currently learning:
To speak Spanish! Also, the accordion.
What Inspires You?
Talking with new people and learning their stories.
What is the best advice you've received?
It is not our job to tell ourselves no. Submit the application, ask the question—if you think you will be turned down or denied, let them do it. It is not your job to preemptively deny yourself opportunity.
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
Helping adults improve their lives through learning while working towards their goals
The best advice I’ve received:
It’s all about the mindset.
What do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh?
Everyone is incredibly welcoming and kind.
The best advice I’ve received:
Perfection isn't real. Keep trying things even if you're not great at them.
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
As we innovate and grow, Literacy Pittsburgh never forgets our primary focus—the students we serve.
I am currently learning:
How to play the dobro! It's like a weird cross between a guitar and a banjo.
What is the best advice you've received?
Have compassion, including for yourself!
What is your favorite quote or motto?
"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." - Winnie the Pooh
