Blue Ridge Literacy Council in the News

Below are links to a four-part series written by Jessica Goodman which ran in the Hendersonville Times-News in December, 2009. From reading the articles and watching the videos, you can get a real sense of the work done by our wonderful students and volunteers. The four articles introduce you to the many faces of adult literacy and show why literacy is so important to all of us. The editorial written by Bill Moss entitled "Literacy Can Affect Every Facet of Life" is a eloquent summary of the message of the series--a must-read for anyone interested in adult literacy and how it changes lives.

Part 1:

Click here to meet James Wright and Bob West. Watch the video to see how literacy affects many people right here in Henderson County.

Part 2:

Click here to learn how Rosa Martha Paniagua,with help from Glenn Rodgers, achieved her goal of becoming a teacher.

Watch video of Rosa Martha as she recounts her journey

Listen to Glenn as he decribes his tutoring experience

Part 3:

Robert Donovan knows a GED will lead to a better life--and Bettie Liebzeit is determined to help him improve his skills so he can pass. Click here to learn their story.

Part 4:

Becoming an American citizen is a life-long dream for one Henderson County resident. Read how she accomplished this monumental task.

Editorial:

Click here to read how Editor Bill Moss summarizes the series and emphasizes how literacy affects us all.