Rose Giacchetta

When Rose Giacchetta moved to Monroe three years ago, she was looking for a new and different volunteer opportunity. Right after an acquaintance she met at church recommended the Literacy Council's program, she also saw a newspaper article about us and signed up for our upcoming Tutor Training workshop.

While admitting that at first she was scared to death, Rose hesitantly decided to give tutoring a try. Once she began, she found that she was quite comfortable with the process and enjoyed the contact with her student. Soon she volunteered for a second student. Not long after, there was a third student - and then a fourth! Indeed, she is currently tutoring 4 students on a one-to-one basis.

When asked why she tutors, Rose says she loves the contact with her students and enjoys preparing lessons based on their needs - things that will help them with their everyday lives. Her reward is seeing how well they are doing and experiencing the indescribable feeling she gets when her students share one of their accomplishments - something they were previously unable to do - with her.

While sharing her abilities with others, Rose has found an excellent way to use her time and talents! And she is a great advocate for and asset to the Council.