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...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Martin
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...
Learner Spotlight: Meet Joseph
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...
Seeking Applicants for Development Coordinator
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...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Catherine
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...
Students Share Their Stories in Reflections Event
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...
Learner Spotlight: Meet Naylya
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. ...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Lisa
“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...
Learner Spotlight: Meet Maria
Welcome to our monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Maria, our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Featured adult learners will represent all of the Literacy Council’s programs, including authors from Reflections: Voices of English Learners, the Literacy Council’s literary magazine, as well as other students. I have written these words...
Volunteer Spotlight: Elizabeth Seligmann Award & Volunteer Appreciation
The Literacy Council’s entrance was transformed into a curbside celebration November 11-12 to thank and recognize our wonderful volunteers who donated their time to help our adult learners and their families over the past two years since our last in-person event. On Thursday, November 11th, Board President Darrell Batson presented Literacy Council volunteer extraordinaire, Doris...