“She’s not only my teacher, she’s my mentor” The Literacy Council is celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week April 17-23 by paying tribute to our 120+ wonderful volunteers! Adults in our programs and their families are impacted every day by the time you contribute as volunteer tutors, class instructors, mentors, advocates, administrative support, on committees and in...
Welcome to our monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Seethalakshmy (Seetha), our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Featured adult learners represent the Literacy Council’s literacy programs, including authors from Reflections: Voices of English Learners, the Literacy Council’s literary magazine, as well as adult learners in other programs. “My name is...
This month’s Volunteer Spotlight recognizes Martin who has volunteered with the Literacy Council since 2011. Martin had previously worked part-time for USPS while he was going to school, then went into the Navy. He then returned to USPS full-time while finishing his education. After finishing school, he worked at FCPL, while also working full-time at...
Welcome to our monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Joseph, our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Featured adult learners represent the Literacy Council’s literacy programs, including authors from Reflections: Voices of English Learners, the Literacy Council’s literary magazine, as well as adult learners in other programs. I’m Joseph from Cameroon...
This position has been filled! Thank you to everyone who expressed interest!! The Literacy Council of Frederick County is seeking a candidate who is interested in joining a growing team of nonprofit professional staff and volunteers who are dedicated to supporting adult basic education and literacy programs for a diverse community of adult learners and...
Catherine Coundjeris has been a Literacy Council volunteer since 2011, contributing over 4,580 hours supporting our adult learners and tutors! Catherine teaches weekly writing classes during the winter, spring and fall class sessions, supports a Student-Led Conversation Class, and leads winter and summer English as a Second Language (ESL) book clubs for adult learners and...
Adult learners, volunteer tutors, members of the Board of Directors, Reflections sponsors and the community gathered for a virtual “Celebration and Book Launch” on January 26th to celebrate the publication of the Literacy Council of Frederick County’s inspiring new literary magazine fourth edition of Reflections: Voices of English Learners featuring stories written by our students. Darrell...
Welcome to our monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Naylya, our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Featured adult learners represent the Literacy Council’s literacy programs, including authors from Reflections: Voices of English Learners, the Literacy Council’s literary magazine, as well as adult learners in other programs. My name is Naylya. ...
“At the Literacy Council, we are lucky to have Lisa Myers in the role of Treasurer, providing this foundational strength to the organization.” Carole Southam Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Literacy Council of Frederick County, working throughout the community to meet the needs of adult learners and their families through a range...
Updated: August 2022 Dear Literacy Council Students, Volunteers & Supporters, The Literacy Council’s office is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Our staff and office volunteers are working in the office on a regular schedule. We recommend calling ahead or sending an email to make an appointment so we can make...
