Christopher Bourret is lead teacher/program coordinator with Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI).  Chris has taught for over two decades in higher education institutions and adult education programs, including five years in Poland for the Peace Corps. He is a contributor to World Education's Tech Tips for Teachers blog and worked on the Words2Learn project, also with World Education, which piloted an app that accelerates learning of academic and health career-related vocabulary for adults preparing to enter postsecondary education and technical training.  Chris serves as vice president for the Coordinating Council for Rhode Island Teachers of English Language Learning (RITELL) and as co-chair of the RITELL Adult/Higher Education Special Interest Group.