Summer | 2022

LVGW Teachers

Summer Term Teachers

"My Teachers are the best!” -ESOL student

Alex Wade, Intermediate Conversation

Faith Landrine, Beginner English for Work

Hossam Elsayyad, Survival English, Int. Conversation

Maureen Kenefick, Beginner Conversation

Robert Peters, Survival English

Alyssa Lavoe, Beginner English for Parents & Caregiver

Janet Szymanski, Beginner Reading

Ben Gowdy-Chase, Survival English

Susan Palis, Intermediate Listening & Speaking

Luis Santos, Int. Professional English & Digital Skills

BJ Hill, Int. Civics & Citizenship.

Summer Classes

From June 6th to August 10th 

Our summer classes started on July 1st, and many students have already joined our Survival English, Beginner English for Parents and Caregivers, Beginner Conversation, Beginner Reading & Writing, Beginner English for Work, Intermediate Civics & Citizenship, Intermediate Reading & Writing, Intermediate Conversation, & Intermediate Professional English & Digital Skills. Classes are held in-person and over Zoom, and we are also offering several extra-curricular activities such as Workshops, Conversation Circles, and more!

Welcome New Teachers & Tutors!

We want to welcome our new teachers and tutors who continue to join the LVGW team!

Important Announcements

We have the unfortunate task to inform you that our Program Manager, Lena Webb is going to pursue other career opportunities and will be leaving Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester in late July. Lena joined the organization four years ago and has made a important impact on the program’s operations including the volunteer tutor program. She wanted to share her thoughts with you:

"It has been a joy getting to know, working with, and learning from students, tutors, teachers, and staff at Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester these past four years. I truly value and appreciate the time spent with all of you and am continually inspired by all your hard work, dedication, and creativity. As I move on to new things I will always remember the people I've had the privilege of knowing and all that I've learned during my time at LVGW.

Thank you and I wish you all the best!"

During the month of July , Redemption Rock Brewing company in Worcester is donating their taproom tips to LVGW. Please encourage all of your friends, family and colleagues to visit Redemption Rock taproom during the month of July!

Here’s the RR announcement and website:

https://lnkd.in/e5fwPM9

Radio Interview with the LVGW Executive director Jill Lagana about LVGW program will be aired for a second time this Sunday, July 10th around 10:30pm directly following the national Closer Look presentation on 107.3 K-LOVE in Boston and 99.9 K-LOVE in Athol/Worcester!

This will not be streaming online - just the radio. Don't miss out :)

LVGW will be holding a Survival Level Intersession Class during August in collaboration with 7 Hills Foundation. This in-person class will have limited spots!

6 Class Meetings: August 15th - Sept 2nd

Teacher: Ben Gowdy-Chase

Class Assistant: 7 Hills Staff

LVGW NEW MISSION STATEMENT:

As of July 1, 2022 our new mission statement is:

To provide social and economic empowerment through culturally compassionate English language education.

LVGW Resource Center

Helpful web resources for English learners

Thank you

For your generous donations!