My favorite quote or motto:
“I am me and that is my power.”
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:
Helping adults in the community achieve their goals and become better citizens
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 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 I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
Innovation with digital literacy
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.
What inspires me?
I'm inspired by our volunteers who give so much of their time, effort, and energy to improve lives through learning.
The best advice I’ve received:
Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.
What inspires me:
Our students and the effort they put into learning.
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!
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
I am currently learning:
How to rehab an old house
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.
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 inspires me:
Creative people and their interesting projects!
I am currently learning:
Through my students, I am learning about a variety of countries, cultures, and traditions.
The best advice I've received:
Stay in the present moment.
My favorite quote or motto:
"It's never too late to be who you might have been." --George Elliot
I am currently learning:
As much as I can about Pittsburgh
What are you currently learning:
I am learning more about WWII and ancient civilizations. I'm a documentary and reading fanatic!
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
The community of people involved—from our diverse students to our amazing staff
What is your favorite quote or motto?
Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. (Winnie the Pooh)
The best advice I’ve received:
Forgive and forget
I am currently learning:
I feel like I can never learn enough math—it makes me a better teacher.
What Inspires Me:
My community. It is incredible how much work and dedication there is from the businesses and individuals around Beaver County. It definitely influences me to want to work my hardest to help those around me.
What are you currently learning:
I am learning more about WWII and ancient civilizations. I'm a documentary and reading fanatic!
The best advice I’ve received:
It’s all about the mindset.
My favorite quote or motto:
“Keep showing up.”
The best advice I’ve received:
Perfection isn't real. Keep trying things even if you're not great at them.
What inspires me:
Passing on my knowledge and love of reading to children and older adults.
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 I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
The passion and dedication of the staff
