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projectofmanatee Comments (0) June 27, 2025

Take One Step at a Time and Be Persistent

Solomon Wang, a multilingual teacher and Project Light board member, inspires learners with his belief in persistence and steady progress. His journey shows how determination, humo

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projectofmanatee Comments (0) May 26, 2025

Tony Matute: Win-Win for Himself and for His Students

By Sandy Chase In the few months that Tony has been teaching at Project Light, he’s learned from Executive Director Elena Farkas, her staff, and other volunteers. He’s grateful

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projectofmanatee Comments (0) May 7, 2025

Michelle Matthews: An Asset to Project Light’s Language Programs

Michelle, a retired bookkeeper and manager, brings patience, creativity, and experience to Project Light’s beginner English classes. Her individualized approach and encouragement

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projectofmanatee Comments (0) December 28, 2024

Grace Golden: Teaching English While Learning New Cultures

Grace Golden brings 36 years of teaching experience to Project Light, where she empowers adults to learn English, gain confidence, and share their cultures. Her patient, encouragin

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projectofmanatee Comments (0) December 21, 2024

A Kaleidoscope of Experiences: Celebrating 30 Years of Project Light

Project Light’s 4th Annual Fundraiser "Bubbles, Beats, and Bites — A Kaleidoscope Experience" lit up the night with dazzling performances, heartfelt stories, auctions, and art.

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projectofmanatee Comments (0) September 16, 2024

September Literacy Month: Celebrating Family Literacy Week!

By Dania Evans Welcome to September! As we embark on this month dedicated to the celebration of literacy, we’re excited to focus on Family Literacy Week and highlight its profou

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projectofmanatee Comments (0) July 12, 2024

Charlie Cunningham: Offering a Hand Up, Not a Handout

‘Thank you, teacher.’ “Those words are worth their weight in gold,” says Board President Emeritus Charlie Cunningham and volunteer teacher of Advanced English and Citizensh

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projectofmanatee Comments (0) April 30, 2024

Marva Duley: Reversing the Spotlight

A Project Light volunteer, Marva Duley repeatedly shines the spotlight on other volunteers. Her testimonials highlight how colleagues help boost the nonprofit’s mission of suppor

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projectofmanatee Comments (0) March 20, 2024

Beverly Sass: Positive Reinforcement Brightens the Path to Learning and Volunteering at Project Light

Beverly Sass uses positive reinforcement and other educational skills developed over close to her 30 years as an experienced teacher of students with disabilities. She continues to

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projectofmanatee Comments (0) January 12, 2024

Going That Extra Mile: Interviewing Matthew Suddes

For more than five years, volunteer Matt Suddes continues to create a pleasurable learning experience for Project Light students who are fortunate to study basic English skills in

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Closing the Literacy Gap" by Teaching English to Adult Learners

Closing the Literacy Gap" by Teaching English to Adult Learners

Take One Step at a Time and Be Persistent

Tony Matute: Win-Win for Himself and for His Students

Michelle Matthews: An Asset to Project Light’s Language Programs

Grace Golden: Teaching English While Learning New Cultures

A Kaleidoscope of Experiences: Celebrating 30 Years of Project Light

September Literacy Month: Celebrating Family Literacy Week!

Charlie Cunningham: Offering a Hand Up, Not a Handout

Marva Duley: Reversing the Spotlight

Beverly Sass: Positive Reinforcement Brightens the Path to Learning and Volunteering at Project Light

Going That Extra Mile: Interviewing Matthew Suddes

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