Agnes’ Story
Agnes is a tutor at Vita Education Services. Like many of Vita’s talented staff, Agnes is an immigrant and can easily relate to her tutoring
April 7, 2026
Vita Voices is a celebration of the lives of Vita Education Services’ vibrant community of students, teachers, tutors and staff. The stories are told through their own voices – a powerful insight into their dreams, struggles, and accomplishments. We’re reminded that we are more the same than different, with a common basic desire for love, connection, and hope.
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Agnes is a tutor at Vita Education Services. Like many of Vita’s talented staff, Agnes is an immigrant and can easily relate to her tutoring
Araceli loves learning – English, science, math, and computers. Through hard work, she is determined to achieve her GED and so much more.
Stephanie attended Drug Court, which combines intensive supervision and treatment to help offenders with substance abuse problems break the cycle of addiction and crime. As
Alex, from Moldova, just wanted to be an American. With a spirit of hard-work and determination, his teacher recognized that he already was.
For Balakisa, her American dream of leaving Liberia for a better life was overshadowed by overt racism she experienced in her workplace.
Ralph is a testimony to the fact that it is never too late to turn your life around and move in a positive direction. While