“Let no one put a period in life when God’s still working out the best for you.”
Narcise Matumona Tshipadi was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was raised by his widowed grandmother until age 14 when he moved to Uganda to learn English. It was in Uganda that he met his foster family and the man who would change his life forever. Narcise’s foster father taught him how to navigate the world around him and supported Narcise’s drive to get an education. He enrolled Narcise in school, but after years of very little formal education, Narcise began third grade at age 15.
Narcise quickly advanced through primary school and was about to take his secondary exams when COVID closed the school. After another year without education, his foster family made their way to the United States. Unfortunately, by that time Narcise was over the age to enroll in high school. He was devastated.
When a friend told Narcise about Greenville Literacy Association, he enrolled immediately, and his positive attitude and dedicated work ethic quickly became an inspiration to his fellow students and tutors. Narcise has passed GED exams in Math, Social Studies, and Science. He is now preparing for his RLA exam and, once he receives his GED, plans to continue his education in the Healthcare profession.
