More Than Words: A Literacy Advocate's Path to Meaningful Change

In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson talks with Maria Hamilton, Student Success Coordinator at Longwood University and a proud graduate of Longwood’s Reading, Literacy, and Learning (RLL) program. Maria shares her journey from teaching and coaching in Virginia to pursuing a doctorate at UVA—all while balancing work, family, and a passion for literacy. With humor and heart, she reflects on the impact of the RLL program, her work with the Virginia Literacy Act, and the importance of lifelong learning.