I am currently learning:
Japanese, Italian, project management best practices, and how to harness the power of AI for good.
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!
What inspires me:
Anyone with the courage to learn a new language
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
The community of people involved—from our diverse students to our amazing staff
What are you learning right now?
I am learning to identify native Pittsburgh plants while hiking.
What inspires you?
My family, my community, my friends, and my cat.
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
How committed our staff is to the success of our students
What do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
I like the culture, everyone is welcoming and willing to assist between staff, and so I can conclude that the success of the organization is based on teamwork which goes to services being delivered as well.
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.”
What inspires you:
Anyone who has the courage to try something new.
What is the best advice you've received?
If it makes you happy, then it is not a waste of time.
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 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:
“Every step of the journey is the journey" - Zen saying.
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 do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
I like meeting the dedicated educators who care about people and making their lives better.
I am currently learning:
Japanese, Italian, project management best practices, and how to harness the power of AI for good.
My favorite quote or motto:
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."
What are you learning right now?
Arabic and a little French! And lots about interior design as I furnish my apartment!
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 is your favorite quote or motto?
"The beautiful thing about learning is no one can take it away from you." B.B. King
What do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh?
Literacy Pittsburgh is an amazing community filled with positive people doing wonderful things for others.
What is your favorite quote or motto?
"Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace." - Confucius
What do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh?
The students! They show up determined to learn and accomplish their goals, even on days when it all feels really challenging.
What is the best advice you've received?
Follow your passion and pursue what truly makes you happy.
I'm currently learning:
Spanish (very slowly)
What are you learning right now:
Ecological garden design
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.
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.
My favorite Quote or Motto:
"I get by with a little help from my friends."
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 do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh?
The organization's focus on supporting learners truly makes a difference in the community.
What is your favorite quote or motto:
Keep on truckin' on
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 is your favorite quote or motto?
"I can do all things through Him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
What inspires you:
Genuinely kind, selfless people.
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 do you like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
The thing I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh is the passion that everyone has for what they do.
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
Helping adults improve their lives through learning while working towards their goals
What inspires you?
I believe people in positions of privilege are duty bound to help others reach their highest potential. Seeing people reach their goals with a gentle nudge from our support staff gives me the motivation to keep reaching my own.
What are you learning right now?
I've been learning all about Literacy Pittsburgh's goals and values.
What is the best advice you've received?
A mindset of Gratitude achieves more than the eye can see!
The best advice I've received:
Stay in the present moment.
What I like best about Literacy Pittsburgh:
As we innovate and grow, Literacy Pittsburgh never forgets our primary focus—the students we serve.
What is your favorite quote or motto:
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney
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
