My name is Jess McMakin and I teach both ESL and ABE at the Mt. Morris site. I’ve been teaching ESL to adults since 2007 and ABE since 2019. I’m a NYS Master Teacher in ESL and have recently become a trainer for the BEST+ test for the area education networks. My first language is…
I began my career in the technology sector over 15 years ago. After joining CORE The Learning Center, I have found that it is one of the most rewarding careers I have ever had the pleasure of having. Seeing our students thrive with the education and technology we provide at our centers brings joy and…
I began working at CORE The Learning Center in March of this year as the program site coordinator for Olean. Since joining the team, I have found that our students and staff have so much to teach me! As a dedicated life-long learner, I am proud to be a part of CORE’s mission and serving…
My name is Alhadj Diallo and I am the Resiliency Coach at Friendship Central School. I’ve work at Friendship and Literacy West for over 6 years now and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. The agency has been a great support system for me and nurtured a lot of my crazy ideas to existence. The…
I’ve been fortunate enough to experience other parts of the world and still love small town America. I found my way back home to Warsaw, NY and into a position that allows me to work with local organizations in identifying disparities, and help reinvigorate our communities by better meeting the needs of the people we…
Starting this month Literacy West employees have been given the opportunity to nominate a staff member in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the organization. This month’s employee spotlight was nominated by multiple staff members. Without further ado, our March Employee Spotlight goes to…. Samantha Sank! “Since October and the start of Sam’s…
Literacy West employees have been given the opportunity to nominate a staff member in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the organization. This month’s employee spotlight was nominated for going the extra mile to ensure the students receive the best possible education available to them. Our April employee spotlight goes to…. John Veaunt!…
Literacy West employees have been given the opportunity to nominate a staff member in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the organization. This month’s employee spotlight was nominated for always lending a helping hand and stepping up to support our other sites and staff. Our May employee spotlight goes to…. Colleen Rak! “I…
Literacy West employees have been given the opportunity to nominate a staff member in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the organization. This month’s employee spotlight was nominated for her work ethic and the contributions she has made towards the Youth Program at Fillmore Central School. Our June employee spotlight goes to…. Whitney…
Literacy West employees have been given the opportunity to nominate a staff member in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the organization. This month’s employee spotlight was nominated as she has been a valuable asset to the CORE team and continues to make a positive impact on our students and staff. Our July…