March Tutor of the Month: Jennifer

Jennifer is a volunteer who began in 2023 when she witnessed another literacy tutor teaching a student in the library and had questions about it. She was enthusiastic about teaching a student, in fact, she has a teaching background. Jennifer was matched with Billie and they meet at the Stephenson Library in Marinette. Jennifer enjoys a student who also likes to learn new things and they can share stories about family and hobbies. Jennifer teaches using stories and humor, which Billie very much enjoys. Jennifer keeps her class time enjoyable.

March Student of the Month: Billie

Billie was born and raised in Germany and met her husband-to-be when he travelled to Germany. Billie then moved to the USA and began with our literacy council to improve her English in 2014, becoming a USA citizen in 2019. She has had several different tutors but her match with Jennifer seems to be a match made in heaven, so to speak. Billie’s spoken English and her comprehension of the language has greatly improved. She was now given a text so she can improve speaking and understanding local slangs and know how to answer questions, such as, “Ayyy, wat’s happenin?” or, “What’s the latest scoop?” Billie loves to cook and bake so will gladly share her good German recipes with Jennifer. If you expect to find a very quiet class with Jennifer and Billie, think again. They have fun and share some good laughs. This is what makes their learning sessions fun and enjoyable as they continue to learn together.