I am an Americorp VISTA volunteer with Manatee Reads! formerly The Literacy Council of Manatee County. I’m originally from Western Massachusetts, and when we came to Florida, we became exposed to a wide diversity of cultures and food. After my Read more…
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Sun/Shadow Mandala What is a Mandala? Mandalas are circular and geometric representations of images of spiritual life, both outer (sun) and inner (shadow). They symbolize aspects of life such as earth, water, air, and fire as well as all other Read more…
More adults earning college credit for “life experience” Getting credit for life experience such as working in jobs, starting businesses, serving in the military and volunteering time is attractive to adults who want to go back to school but feel Read more…
In addition to the Career Pathways and Program Administration sneak peek, I’m here to give you yet ANOTHER one on the most fun of all.. the hands-on workshops! Hands-on workshops get you out of your seat and get your brain Read more…
“Treat all people-even the most unsightly beetles-as though they were angels sent from heaven.” ― Mawi Asgedom Mawi Asgedom will be the keynote speaker for our opening session at the 2012 Florida Literacy Conference. As a child, Mawi fled civil war in Read more…
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