National Adult Literacy Database

October 27, 2008

Mary Christianson is enrolled in literacy classes at the Barrie Literacy Council, in Ontario. She hopes to obtain her High School diploma in order to get a better job.

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How I Came to the Barrie Literacy Council

by Mary Christianson

Five years ago, I lost my job. I was cleaning because I did not have the education to get a better job.

I went to see Ontario Works. I needed help to go to adult school. I needed money, so they sent me here to upgrade myself so I could get my high school diploma and get a good job.

Now I'm feeling so good about myself. The teachers put me back together again just like Humpty Dumpty.

Thank you for my new life.