Gonzalo is a learner in our tutoring program and takes English classes at his children's school with our family literacy program. He wrote about his experience. 

My name is Gonzalo Gonzalez.

I am from Guatemala. I was 19 years old when I came to America. I work for Ventra. I live near Buchanan elementary school. I am married and have 5 children. They are 3-5-7-9 and 11.

 When I first came to America I only spoke Spanish. It was hard at work and in school. My children went to Head Start. I had a translator to help in conferences. The school sent a paper about English classes. I went. Head Start asked if I would like to speak English and take classes. I said yes. I could help my children with their homework.

I liked to learn at the classes. It was hard to read and speak. I like my classes at the library with my tutor. I would like a better job and help my family. I want my children to do their best at school. I want to speak good English to my children.Thank you for having teachers that help us learn English.

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