When the Literacy Council was founded in 1963 by volunteers from Church Women United, they were inspired to teach seasonal migrant workers to read. This month’s Volunteer Spotlight features the amazing volunteers of today, sixty years later, who are similarly dedicated to providing Frederick County adults with pathways to essential literacy skills. The Literacy Council...
The Literacy Council held its 8th Celebration of Achievements event on November 3rd at the Delaplaine Arts Center, a joyful occasion recognizing our adult learners who completed classes and accomplished milestone achievements this past year. Also featured were some of the many volunteers who dedicate time each week to tutor or teach classes for the Literacy Council’s...
Many, many thanks to Girl Scout Troop 81762, which is partnering with the Literacy Council during September and October to support our READy for School Children’s Book Drive! Thanks to their efforts, over 700 new and gently used children’s books for age ranges birth – 5th grade have already been collected! The books will support...
September is all about literacy! We celebrate the start of fall classes, International Literacy Day on September 8, and Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, September 18-24. This month’s Volunteer Spotlight recognizes our amazing volunteers who are leading our Community Classes and Tutor Training Team! The Literacy Council is expanding its Community Class program in...
The Literacy Council is saddened by the recent loss of volunteer Kim Doyle who passed away on July 11, 2022. He played soccer and lacrosse at Loyola College of Maryland, graduating with an English degree before serving in the army during the Vietnam War. He was an athlete, scholar, loved writing poetry and studying language,...
The Literacy Council of Frederick County’s Board of Directors at its June Board Meeting approved its slate of new officers for the coming year fiscal year which begins this month. We are also excited to welcome and introduce our four newest members! New officers (from left to right) include Geordie Wilson, President; Sharon Jacko, Lt....
This month’s Volunteer Spotlight recognizes Richard Haney who has volunteered with the Literacy Council since 2014. Dr. Richard (Rich) Haney, EdD, has dedicated his entire career to education, and over 45+ years to the Frederick County community. After retiring from Frederick Community College and also from the FCC Foundation, he chose the Literacy Council where...
“Volunteering for the Literacy Council fills my soul” This month’s Volunteer Spotlight recognizes Shira who has volunteered with the Literacy Council since 2020. The Literacy Council is blessed to have volunteers who bring a multitude of talents and passion for helping others. Shira is one of the organization’s treasures, contributing her Events Planning professional expertise...
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...
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...
