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Stories That
Inspire Change
Meet the students, volunteers, families, alumni, and educators whose experiences bring the Oaxaca Learning Center community to life.
People Behind the Impact
Every number has a story.
Educational impact is more than statistics. It is a student finding confidence, a family discovering new opportunities, a volunteer building a meaningful connection, or an alumnus returning years later with a story of success.
Alumni Success Story
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A turning point that changed Omar’s future.
Manuel Omar Rito Coetes faced interrupted studies, financial uncertainty, and difficult family circumstances before finding the Oaxaca Learning Center. Scholarships and mentorship helped him return to university and become a civil engineer.
“My friend Gary entered my life like a ray from heaven, illuminating my path when I most needed it.”
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Stories from across our community.
Paola Velasco Vásquez
An English instructor reflects on teaching, professional development, and how her scholarship helped support her own education.
Yesenia Gómez
Scholarships and workshops are helping Yesenia build confidence while reducing the financial pressure of school.
Manuel Omar Rito Coetes
From interrupted studies to civil engineering and entrepreneurship, Omar describes the Center as a turning point.
Linda Marquez
Linda calls the Oaxaca Learning Center “a blessing” that helped her children find academic support and opportunity.
Karen
A love of languages, music, science, and learning drives Karen to take advantage of every opportunity she can.
Edwin Alfredo Juárez Ariaz
Edwin combines his university studies with tutoring, finding purpose in helping younger students build confidence.
Nayeli Aguirre
A mother shares how she has seen the Center’s academic, psychological, and emotional support reflected in her daughter.
Laura García
Laura’s volunteer experience supporting English classes and tutoring became an opportunity for her own growth as well.
Colleen Courtney
Colleen came to practice English with students and left remembering the relationships, conversations, and laughter.
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Faces of FOLC
A community built around possibility.
Students, parents, volunteers, educators, alumni, and supporters each bring something different to the Learning Center community.
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