Highland Honors Adult Education Volunteers

Highland Community College hosted a Volunteer Appreciation night to recognize the commitment of adult education tutors on June 22. Volunteers tutor math, reading, writing, or English as a Second Language (ESL), and are residents throughout the college's district.

"Volunteers are a fundamental part of our program and of the community," said Rachel Feldhaus, Director, Adult Education. "Learning in a classroom is not possible or even preferable for everyone, so our tutors really help folks who thrive in a one-tutor-one-student format."

She adds, "Though dedicating an hour each week to help someon...