National Adult Literacy Database

October 27, 2008

Hollis Rosalle is enrolled in literacy classes at the Barrie Literacy Council, in Ontario. He is originally from Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean and has lived in Canada since 1971.

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by Hollis Rosalle

I was born in Trinidad and Tobago. I went to school until I was 15 years old. I came to Canada in 1971. I have had lots of different jobs. I also owned my own restaurant. I came to Barrie straight from Trinidad. I came to the Literacy Council because I lived my whole Iife with a low literacy level. I have made many changes for the better since I came to the Barrie Literacy council. I have helped to raise six children.

God Bless.