October 26, 2018
~ Scroll Down to Watch the Segment ~ Maria Rodriguez, a 2012 graduate of Seeds of Literacy, appeared on TV 20’s Healthy Cleveland with Leah Haslage. Executive Director Bonnie Entler appeared with her. Before Maria had her daughter, she went to her doctor for a regular physical. The doctor told …
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October 10, 2018
In September, Seeds of Literacy, with generous support from our friends at The Cleveland Foundation, held open houses at both locations. Students were encouraged to bring guests to show off their school and prove that it’s never too late to finish your education. The highly publicized event drew members of the …
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October 04, 2018
Some might call Courtney Schoch an adrenaline junkie: running with wild animals, piloting jets, traveling the world. Not to mention, she survived being a mom! She started a non profit, taught children and adults to read in third world countries, and overall, she leads a pretty impressive life. She’s also …
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August 20, 2018
On Friday, August 17, Seeds of Literacy was showcased on the PlayaT Show Hollywood in Da Hood, hosted by Terry “PlayaT” Crumpton. For nearly 13 years, PlayaT has live streamed his show on YouTube, a mix of thought-provoking interviews and local musical acts. Joined by Seeds Executive Director Bonnie Entler …
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July 23, 2018
“I didn’t want to make a career out of earning my GED,” said 2018 graduate David Miller. “So I made it my job.” Setting Up for Success Getting pumped to go back and earn a high school equivalency wasn’t easy. He’d tried it twice before but never finished. Dave knew …
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June 26, 2018
Check out our photo essay from this year’s Graduation & Volunteer Appreciation Event, held June 20, 2018. It was our largest class to date, with 57 grads and more than 20 in attendance for the ceremony. Be sure to check out our blog about the event when you’re done! (Click …
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June 26, 2018
With Pomp and Circumstance The Class of 2018 was Seeds of Literacy’s largest, with an incredible 57 graduates – some of whom passed their final subject just hours before graduation! “You persevered through difficult packets, medical problems, and transportation issues. You dropped the kids off, left long shifts at work, …
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June 11, 2018
At Seeds, we often ask our tutors to imagine their way into the lives of our students. Michael Gingerich doesn’t have to. Gingerich started tutoring at Seeds’ West Side location in early 2016. He’d grown up in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood, so it was something of a homecoming for him. More …
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May 21, 2018
What happens with the renowned men’s chorus, The Singers’ Club of Cleveland, chooses to celebrate classic books and a love of reading for the final concert of their 125th season? They call Seeds of Literacy . . . and invite students to participate! Seeds students Valerie Taylor, Hilary Whiting, and …
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May 14, 2018
Rosemarie dropped out of school in the 10th grade and her mother’s education ended at 4th. She knew that if she wanted to break the cycle for her children, she had to make a change. “You need to believe in yourself,” she said. “If you don’t, who will?” Rosemarie knows …
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