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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Starting to Sizzle with Chef Jay Le Soul

James Thomas Garrett III – aka Chef Jay Le Soul –  is a private culinary artist in some of the city’s most exclusive homes and events. “This is the spread I made for The Whispers concert. And here’s me with Don King,” he says as he scrolls through his business
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Amanda Murphy leans against a green column

Student Spotlight: Amanda Murphy – Learning to Value Herself

[Summer 2024 Intern Erika Scharf wrote this article. She attends Oberlin College] If you don’t believe in you, what’s the point? The first step is always the hardest. Amanda Murphy knows that better than anyone.  Amanda, 45, has been coming to Seeds of Literacy on and off since 2011. The
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[VIDEO] Have you heard about Althea Gibson?

Ask people to name their favorite tennis player, and there are a variety of names that come up, from Serena Williams to Roger Federer, or perhaps Billie Jean King.  A name which should perhaps come up more often is Althea Gibson.  Tennis is one of the most demanding physical activities
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[VIDEO] Have you heard about…PEARL HARBOR?

In this installment of our Have You Heard video series, Assistant Director of Programming Chris Richards discusses Pearl Harbor. Watch the video or read the transcript below. A day which will live in infamy! That is what then-president Franklin Roosevelt said to describe December 7, 1941, when America was shocked
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Student Spotlight: Shanta’s stroke prompted her to seek GED

[This article was written by Intern Erika Scharf. She attends Oberlin College.] When you walk into the classroom at Seeds East, you might see Shanta Moore, hard at work studying or making friends with the new people that came in. Either way, you’ll be able to tell it’s her from
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Student Spotlight: Overcoming Algebra – Carol Baraga

[This article was written by Intern Erika Scharf. She attends Oberlin College.] Carol Baraga is not a know-it-all, but she does know a lot.  Growing up, Carol liked school. She self describes as an easy learner, someone who could enjoy all the subjects. But she had a wicked adversary: algebra. 
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Alumni Check-In: Patrick’s GED A Passport to Germany

This article was written by Intern Erika Scharf. She attends Oberlin College. Patrick Stamper’s dream has always been to help others as a paramedic, but one thing stood in his way: a high school diploma.  Patrick, 24, is a Seeds 2023 alum. He has always wanted to work with Emergency
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How to Get a Free Copy of your GED/HiSET Certificate & Transcript

Congratulations, you passed your final test section! Now what? You’ll need an OFFICIAL certificate and transcript for things like college applications or verifications for employment. Follow these steps to receive a free copy of your records. 2. Click Register and fill out the “Who Are You?” pages to create an
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