From Hungary to Morocco to State College: Reflections of an ESL Tutor
After being encouraged by a friend to volunteer with the Mid-State Literacy Council, I began tutoring an ESL student the Fall 2020 semester.
Brilliant Base 10: A Look into our Numerical System
Hello mathematicians! As a teacher and an individual who loves math, one of my favorite concepts to teach is our base 10 system.
A Great Resource for Bilingual Consumer Health by Brad Long
The National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus database is a well-known, high-quality resource for consumer health information, including in Spanish.
Motivation to Socially Gather: In a Post-Pandemic World
As we continue to live in a world of unpredictability, it is not uncommon to feel a lack of motivation because of quarantines and self-isolation.
Zoom In on Computer Literacy for Grandparents
The COVID pandemic has challenged all of us in different ways. Computer technology has become the lifeline for many families to remain in touch with loved ones. But how do you teach basic computer skills when you are unable to meet in person?
Advocating for Health Literacy
I went into my experience volunteering with the Mid-State Literacy Council with the sole expectation that I would be teaching the students; however, these individuals taught me just as much as I taught them, and that is something that I will cherish now and bring with me in my future endeavors, as well.
Ruth Kistler’s Legacy of Literacy
Mid-State Literacy Council (MSLC) has become a well-known name around the State College area for both volunteers and adult learners.
Learning as I Teach
I have taught at Mid-State Literacy Council since 2019. I began teaching the “English for Doctor’s Visits” course and since then, have taught three other semesters.
Positive Mental Health Practices
In a world as chaotic as the one we are all living in today, people often neglect their psychological and emotional well-being.
Embracing the Unknown
When I first arrived in State College as a naive freshman at Penn State, I found myself situated in a community far more diverse than my tiny hometown in southwestern Pennsylvania