Friday, March 5, 2010

Undoing the Silence: Students and Teachers Coming to voice.

In this session sat 25 women who had all been inspired by each other. Shared stories of how they are over coming obstacles. Four women stood up form Julie's Family Learning Program and shared how Julie's inspired them to keep pushing on, to further their education, to shape them in the women they want to be. Not only at they are students at Julie's but they are family members. They shared their inspirational stories that touched everyone in the room.

Student number 1 talked about how she is getting ready to transfer to a Culinary Arts school. Julie had provided her with a voice to over come her personal battles.

Student number 2 stood up and spoke how she attends Julies for her daughter, she inspires her to push her self.

Student number 3 spoke about this was her first time attending WE LEARN. Julie's to her is second home, with out Julies she wouldn't be the person who she is today.

Student number 4 talked how Julie's gave her basic life skills to help get back on her feet. Julies is going to help get into college and get a full time job. She is ready to take on the world.

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