Julia, Manos Education Volunteer

Julia Howard has always had an interest in language. With a Degree in Nursing, her career focus was assisting low-income families in rural areas with barriers to medical care. To communicate more fully with her patients, Julia pursued several years of Spanish study. Later, she earned an ESL Certification and began teaching ESL classes at Manos.

In addition to ESL, Julia taught computer classes and volunteered in the Basic Needs area. She is currently teaching students wanting to become citizens of the United States. Citizenship classes prepare students for the Naturalization interview, which tests knowledge of English, civics, American history, as well as reading and writing.

Becoming a U. S. Citizen can take years and achieving that goal is an honor. Helping students achieve their goals gives Julia immense joy and personal satisfaction, and she is happy to be part of the Manos family.