Written by Catherine Coundjeris, Book Club Facilitator and Writing Classes Instructor This summer’s Book Club at the Literacy Council met for four sessions and had the special treat of reading a book, As Far as The I Can See by fellow tutor Julie Heifetz. It was a page turning memoir of Julie’s experience working for...
“It was a safe place with someone who is going to give them the grace to speak at their pace.” The following Volunteer Spotlight is based on an interview with Anna Ondrish, Volunteer Instructor, Occupational Skills Training Class Last year in 2020 Anna Ondrish decided that she wanted to start volunteering somewhere. She found out...
Welcome to our monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Olga, 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. My name is Olga. I...
The Literacy Council of Frederick County’s Board of Directors recently welcomed installed new officers, new members, and acknowledged the leadership and extensive contributions of the departing President and board members whose terms recently ended. New officers (from left to right) include Darrell Batson, President; Geordie Wilson, Vice-President; Catherine Mock, Secretary and Lisa Myers, Treasurer. Joining...
The Literacy Council’s Scrabble® Mania Online Auction for Literacy opens for bidding at 12:00 noon Saturday, May 15 through 9:00 p.m. on Monday, May 31! Our auction opens the day of our virtual Scrabble Mania for Literacy event on Saturday, May 15. The proceeds from this auction will support our tutoring, community classes, parent and...
Welcome to our monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Silvia, one of our students who will be featured each month in our new “Learner Spotlight”. 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 featuring student writing, as well...
As a lifelong educator starting at the elementary school level working up to adult education, the experience with the Literacy Council has always renewed my spirit. This month’s Volunteer Spotlight features Marianne Dacey. Marianne began volunteering with the Literacy Council in 2003, when she completed tutor training. Over the years, Marianne has worked with multiple Literacy...
People … contribute to the larger society and that is a bit like throwing a pebble into a pond. It is rewarding. Patrick Kennedy (Pat) sought out the Literacy Council after retiring in 2012 from his work with Health and Human Services and the Social Securities Administration. Pat’s wife, Therese, referred him to the Literacy...
Welcome to our monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Marina, one of our students who will be featured each month in our new “Learner Spotlight”. 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 featuring student writing, as well...
