Many of you may already be familiar with the story of Ekram Adam, a successful Family Literacy student and advocate of Reading Connections. Whether you've previously heard Ekram share her life story or if it's brand new to you, she's a tremendous inspiration for hard work.

Ekram was a math and physics professor at the University of Sudan, who migrated to the United States in 2007 with her husband. Upon arriving, Ekram did not speak any English and as a result could not find a job. Ekram enrolled in classes at GTCC, completing over 300 credit hours, while also obtaining her CNA certification. This past January Ekram began taking classes in the Family Literacy program. In four months we saw Ekram advance from the Low Intermediate education level to the Low Adult Secondary education level. While in the program Ekram also applied for fall admission in the Applied Mathematics Master program at North Carolina A&T State University and we are proud to announce that she was accepted! Congratulations Ekram, we are so proud of your success!

September Tutor Training

Have you loved your tutoring experience? Share it with your friends! A free three-part training will be offered in September for those who wish to become volunteer tutors. Training will be held in Greensboro at the Self Help Building located at 122 North Elm Street on the 8th floor. Parking can be found in the Davie Street Parking Deck located on Davie Street between Market Street and Friendly Avenue.