Fisherman’s Mark recently celebrated the graduates of its English as a Second Language (ESL) Program during a special ceremony held at the ACME Screening Room in Lambertville. Family members, staff, teachers, community supporters, and local leaders gathered to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of students completing the program’s Beginner (Level 101) and Intermediate (Level 210) classes.
Lambertville Mayor Andrew Nowick joined the celebration and spoke about the importance of the program. “Thanks to Fisherman’s Mark and the expansion of these kinds of programs, our community has gotten stronger,” he said.
Right: Lambertville Mayor,
Andrew Nowick
The ESL Program was developed in response to feedback gathered through Fisherman’s Mark’s community outreach and needs assessment efforts, which identified a strong desire for structured English language classes tailored to the realities of everyday life and work schedules. The program utilizes the BurlingtonEnglish curriculum, which combines interactive instruction with practical, real-world language learning designed to support adult learners.
Ricardo Zapata,
Director of Operations
Beginner Student with teacher Tania DaSilva
“I’m very grateful that the students chose to come after a long workday,” said Tania DaSilva, the instructor for the beginner class on the dedication of her students throughout the semester. “The BurlingtonEnglish platform really matches their needs and lifestyle and provides lessons that are relevant to their work and everyday life.”
“We came here to learn English, but we are leaving with beautiful memories and new friends,” one beginner student shared.
Intermediate/Advanced Teacher,
Will Ferry
Advanced Student reads her graduation speech
“Learning a new language takes courage, consistency, and hard work,” said Jennifer Williford, Executive Director of Fisherman’s Mark. “These students brought so much dedication and commitment to the program, and we were honored to celebrate their accomplishments at graduation.”
