Nyzeer Kelsey

Nyzeer Kelsey has been a committed CFL volunteer tutor for over 10 years. In 1995, a recent high school graduate, Nyzeer assisted Ron Hopkins as a Math tutor at the Dunbar school four days a week. His reputation for being an effective instructor, ability to relate to students, and effective teaching style resulted in Nyzeer creating his own GED Math class two days a week (Monday & Wednesday) at the aforementioned site.

He then took his talents and abilities to the YMCA site (current Center in the Park) in Northwest Philadelphia where he tutored Tuesday & Thursday mornings. In addition, he held a special one-to-one advanced math concepts class on Monday & Wednesday afternoons at the Northwest Regional Library. Nyzeer volunteers every Wednesday evening at Bright Hope Baptist Church, and assists in all New Student Orientations throughout North and Northwest Philadelphia.

Nyzeer radiates dedication, care, concern, and an incredible level of commitment He respects others' opinions and differences, and always appears to have a smile upon his face. It's no wonder students "fight" for his time and attention and arrive 15 minutes early to be matched with him.

Eugena E. Callwood

A native of New York City, Ms. Eugena E. Callwood has worked in non-profit administration for over 20 years, and has served as an outstanding CFL volunteer for 3 ½ years in North Philadelphia. Her leadership, attendance, and personal involvement with learners continues to inspire all who wish to imitate her model of success.

Eugena is a member of Devereux Memorial United Methodist Church where she tutors English and Language Arts. She challenges her students in reading comprehension, proper pronunciation, diction, and fluency. As Special Projects Director for the United Negro College Fund, Eugena brings the same high level of professionalism and dedication to her tutoring group. Her students respond with continued successes, and have all advanced at least one reading grade level.

Being a single mother of an 11 year old daughter, Eugena knows the value of hard work, determination, and education. She is a graduate of Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Communications, and serves as a special event fundraiser for University of Pennsylvania Law School, Meridian Bank, Freedom Theatre and United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Truly, Ms. Eugena E. Callwood is that exceptional tutor who "leads by example."