Inspiring Role Model: The Literacy Lab’s Leading Men Fellowship

Nov 23, 2024
Atlanta

Hear from Dayshon Smith, a Senior Fellow teaching his students phonological awareness and oral language skills with a hands on approach!

LMF Fellow holding the hand of a young student as they walk down the school hallway.

“I instantly thought to myself, When did I have my first Black male teacher?, then it dawned on me… I didn’t have one until the eighth grade, and he was the only one I ever had. This program means EVERYTHING to me. I teach my students phonological awareness, alphabetical knowledge, print and comprehension, and even oral language. Everything is hands on!”

— Dayshon Smith, Senior Fellow

Quote from an LMF Fellow with a portrait of the fellow and a blue background.
Gaining Stability: Homestart’s Renew Collaborative
Winton Terrace brick sign surrounded by yellow flowers outside.

Next Story

Cincinnati

Gaining Stability: Homestart’s Renew Collaborative

KB’s life took a dramatic turn when she was at risk of losing her home due to a $964 rental arrearage. The Renew Collaborative intervened just in time, not only clearing her arrears but also reducing her monthly rent from $243 to $50 to match her income.