Roper takes helm at KALP
KINGMAN – After starting the Kingman Area Literacy Program (KALP) seven years ago, director Chris Meisenheimer is retiring. “I started this program because teaching people to read is one of the best ways to lift them out of poverty,” said Meisenheimer. “Literacy’s value cannot be underestimated.” KALP tutors provide free tutoring to people of all ages, abilities and needs. Tutors have helped students with reading, writing, math, GED, English as a second language, and citizenship tests. Students and tutors identify goals together and meet in public spaces to work on those goals. Meisenheimer is leaving the program in the hands…