Tulsa Literacy Workshop

The first week of April, I (Amy) went to Tulsa, Oklahoma to organize and teach a literacy tutor training workshop at the LEI headquarters.  I worked with the Tulsa Literacy Center director, Barbara Merrill.  The Tulsa Literacy Center is a part of LEI's local ministry in Tulsa that partners literacy tutors with those in Tulsa who can't read.  It is a vital and growing ministry that reaches out to many different people and is run completely through the efforts of volunteers.

During the workshop, Barb and I taught four wonderful students during two sessions.  The first session was three hours, and the second was five hours.  All the students learned very quickly and will be excellent tutors for the Tulsa Literacy Center.  Here are some photos from the workshop.

Barb Merrill modeling how to teach the Pre-Reader.

An apt student in her mid 80s.  What an example!

Two students excited to become new reading tutors.

Amy teaching what an hour and a half lesson should contain.

Barb teaching our tutors how to witness to their students.

Me with our four wonderful new tutors at the end of the workshop.

While I was in Tulsa, I also got to enjoy some wonderful spring scenery with Barb and LEI's North America Director, Bob Biederman and his family.

The Biederman girls in their dresses.  So Precious!

The whole Biederman family.

Bob with their youngest.  What a sweet daddy.

Beautiful tulips!

Barb and Amy