The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 37 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County,...
On February 18, 2025March 13, 2025
On February 12, 2025March 13, 2025
Matthew’s Story (Part 2): How Learning English Opened Career Doors
Matthew can speak more than ten languages. They reveal the adventurous journey he has taken through several countries. Born in...
On February 05, 2025March 13, 2025
Matthew’s Story (Part 1): Overcoming Barriers Through Learning
Matthew, 52, was a long way from Frederick when he first began a journey that would ultimately bring him through...
On January 21, 2025February 13, 2025
Learner Spotlight: Jhanet
Although she may stammer sometimes with her English, the dedication that Jhanet has put into achieving her goals for herself...
On December 02, 2024February 13, 2025
Learner Spotlight: Magda and Tutor Hilary
A native of Venezuela, Magda came to the United States seven years ago. “In my home country I was an...
On November 07, 2024November 12, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Catherine Coundjeris, “Reflections: Voices of English Learners” Editor and Muse
Catherine Coundjeris’ love of words and writing has been a constant in her life, from her days teaching college students...
On October 15, 2024March 19, 2025
Learner Spotlight: Meet Patrik
We invite you to meet Patrik, our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Patrik came to the Unites...
On September 11, 2024January 30, 2025
Volunteer Spotlight: Parent Literacy Program
The Literacy Council has been quietly growing its English-language instruction to parents of children in Frederick County Title 1 elementary...
On August 12, 2024August 12, 2024
Learner Spotlight: Summer Book Club Explores “The Beekeeper of Aleppo”
This summer, the book club at the Literacy Council met for three sessions and tackled the heartbreaking story of Christy...
On August 12, 2024August 28, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Catherine Mock
Catherine Mock has the kind of resume—from corporate training, running an insurance consulting business and strategic planning, to human resources...