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A smile is a smile…in any language
“Outside the textbook” is a phrase Sister Pat uses frequently to describe the way her relationship with students extends far beyond the classroom. Stressing the importance of oneness with her community, Sister Pat and her tutors have been reaching out to the new immigrant and refugee population for the past two decades. The majority of her students are women; often single heads of household, that fall below the poverty line. Other more structured ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs have large classes and can cost tuition. Pat’s program involves one-on-one tutoring, at no cost to the student. While Sister Pat must compete for funds, she never sees the cost. Instead, her students repay her with smiles and hugs that translate beyond any language or currency.
Sister Pat Andrews is the director of The Literacy Connection in the Allston / Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
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artdoe Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
amazing
amazing
NinjaKilo Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Its good to see …
Its good to see humans doin somthing right for a change these are good people
SourSeayow626 Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
ETA4 is a …
ETA4 is a non-profit that teaches English to underprivileged students abroad. Check them out
darkbluemars Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
wow literacy really …
wow literacy really is a very important thing in our lives and thanks to the sisters for they’re still continuing their legacy
BostonSportsVideo Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
What a …
What a Marrrrrrvelous group of women, both the Sisters and the immigrants who take the proper steps to adapt and become part of this country.
projectcrazy12 Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
I am an athiest but …
I am an athiest but it is good to know there are good people like you out there
MikeSrdl Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
It’s good to know …
It’s good to know people like this live in the next state over from me =)
eddbolt Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
god bless you …
god bless you sisters.
x
Caveboy0 Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
wow thats really …
wow thats really cool. its nice to see organizations like this there should be more around the country.
ImaWatchAVideo Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
thiiiiiiiick boston …
thiiiiiiiick boston accent
ThatNerdMike Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
This is beautiful.
This is beautiful.
ericsteph82 Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
so glad to see this …
so glad to see this. so many people in America are illegal immigrants that make no attempt to obey our laws or even learn our language. these illegals should go back to where they came from so we will have more room for people like in this video that do make the effort and pass. congrats to them and welcome. big thanks to pat and this organization for doing this. great vid.
trex20894 Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
awesome job on this …
awesome job on this,? keith! wonderful storytelling!
sarah10692 Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
I was expecting …
I was expecting this to be in California or something but it’s cool to know that this is in Boston, not to far from where I am!!
And thanks to MGM for faving it so it showed up on my page… I hope this video gets a ton of hits
loubaren Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
I say the same …
I say the same thing as all the other people: Thx for favoriting this to allow u to watch it.
joozeppi Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
are you gay?
are you gay?
PlatypusGuitar Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
@MysteryGuitarMan …
@MysteryGuitarMan thx for sharing this with us, it felt pretty good to see this positive thing just before I go to work! <3
D4rkchapter Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
thx for this video! …
I am so happy that there are so lovely and wonderful people helping the ones who really need help. THX!
thx for this video! It really makes my day
wienerbear Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
bless you Sister …
bless you Sister Pat! the World needs more people like you
ThePKscene Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
wohoo mystery …
wohoo mystery guitar man how’s ur unibrow…nahh im just trollin around, ur stuff is awesome !!
transfer8 Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
@MysteryGuitarMan …
@MysteryGuitarMan Most people are gonna watch this because it say in friends activity that you favourited it. just as i did. and thank you for that.
transfer8 Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
quite awesome.
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quite awesome.
great video and story.
rafayoshi1234 Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
@MysteryGuitarMan
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@MysteryGuitarMan
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jcathomas Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am
So inspiring
So inspiring
MysteryGuitarMan Says: March 7th, 2010 at 8:36 am
awesome job on this …
awesome job on this, keith! wonderful storytelling!