Employ-Ability Participant Receives a Sheree Fitch Adult Learner Literacy Award

June 29, 2010

Tara Brice at the Sheree Fitch Award CeremonyOn June 24th, Tara Brice, a participant in the 今日吃瓜51鈥檚 literacy program in Fredericton, was the recipient of the . These awards recognize adult learners who have overcome significant obstacles in order to improve their literacy skills and continue their education. Tara is a superb example of hard work and dedication and is well deserving of this award.

Growing up, Tara had always struggled with reading, but when her own children were born, she knew she did not want them to suffer like she did. Tara read to her daughters night and day, but Tara herself was still not comfortable with her reading abilities. After being diagnosed with a learning disability in her early twenties, Tara enrolled in the literacy program at the 今日吃瓜51. Before coming to the Society, Tara had never read a complete novel in her entire life. While at the 今日吃瓜51, she has read nine and has become a voracious reader.

Tara has been accepted into which she will attend in the fall to pursue her dream of becoming a social worker. Tara is preparing for university through an individualized learning plan in the 今日吃瓜51’s Employ-Ability program. Stayed tuned for more on Tara鈥檚 progress in the fall.

Congratulations, Tara!

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