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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States! Interested in learning more? We’ve gathered a few links where you can read articles, view online exhibits, and access educational resources for both teachers and students! Resources for

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Student Writing: Summer English Class in Burlington

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This summer, Maureen Cavanaugh and Julia DiPietro co-taught a summer English class with a focus on learning about the Burlington community. Here is their students’ story, written by a fantastic group of students! Summer English Class This summer we visited five important places in Burlington.  The first place we walked to was the Fletcher Free

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Staff Profile: Kim Rupe-Lennox

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Please join us in welcoming our new Workforce Development Director, Kim Rupe-Lennox, to Vermont Adult Learning! Our staff Q&A series highlights some of the fine folks who bring VAL’s mission to life. Read on to learn more about Kim: Name: Kim Rupe-Lennox Role at VAL: Director of Workforce Development Where were you born? I was born in Rutland

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Staff Profile: Matthew Bentley

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Our dedicated staff are the heart of Vermont Adult Learning! Matthew is our newest Regional Director and the latest staff member to answer our short profile Q&A. Read on to learn more about him! Name: Matthew Bentley Role at VAL: Windham Regional Director Where were you born? Pownal, VT What is your educational background? Bachelor’s

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Juneteenth Event and Resources

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Juneteenth is coming up on Monday and VAL’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee compiled a list of events starting this weekend in honor of this holiday, as well as resources for exploring its history and presence in modern culture. We hope you find these links informative and inspiring and wish you a happy Juneteenth!

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Staff Profile: Joy Gaine

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Our dedicated staff are the heart of Vermont Adult Learning! Get to know team members like Joy in this latest profile series. Name: Joy Gaine Role at VAL:  Adult Basic Ed, English Language Learning, High School Completion Program and Advisor (many hats!) in Windsor County. Where were you born? New Hyde Park (Long Island), NY What

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Board Member Profile: Ashley Griggs

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VAL’s Board of Trustees consists of nine community members who help guide our organization from behind the scenes. Get to know Board members like Ashley in our latest profile series! Name: Ashley Griggs Role outside of VAL: A full-time dog mom and part-time starting my own small business while working at a bookstore. Where were you

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Board Member Profile: Rich Tulikangas

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VAL’s Board of Trustees consists of nine community members who help guide our organization from behind the scenes. Get to know Board members like Rich in our latest profile series! Name: Rich Tulikangas Role outside of VAL: Career Advancement Director, HireAbility Vermont (until retirement on 6/30/2023). Where were you born? Hancock, Michigan. What is your educational

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Board Member Profile: Paul Dragon

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VAL’s Board of Trustees consists of nine community members who help guide our organization from behind the scenes. Name: Paul Dragon Role outside of VAL: Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. Where were you born? Providence, Rhode Island. What is your educational background? Doctorate in Education and Social Policy. What is a unique

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Morgan: Exactly what I was looking for

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For a student like Morgan, traditional high school just didn’t fit. A bright and motivated young woman who values education, Morgan knew to advocate for herself and asked her parents for the opportunity to try something different. She switched to online schooling for a year and a half, but her online program didn’t have any

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