Written by Catherine Coundjeris, Book Club Facilitator and Writing Classes Instructor This winter’s Book Club at the Literacy Council met for three sessions and delved into stories from an anthology, Coming of Age in the 21st Century edited by Mary Frosch. It was a an inward journey of self-exploration as first generation Americans and people...
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...
Fall classes have been especially joyful this year as students return to more in-person instruction in the Literacy Council’s classroom, as well as other locations. Remote instruction also continued with students for whom this was the best option to access learning opportunities. Classes were conducted in U.S. Civics, multi level Conversation, Parent Conversation (at two...
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. Program highlights from the past year kicked off the evening in this celebration video. Hosted by the Board of Directors,...
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...
Welcome to our monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Inok, 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. Inok contributed stories to...
The Literacy Council offers sincere condolences to the families and friends of these wonderful volunteers. Kathleen (Kay) Koons, 91, passed away on February 26, 2024. Kay was a long-time Literacy Council volunteer from the 1970s into the 2000s in a number of roles. She served on the board as Vice President and as a...
Congratulations to Thierno on his many accomplishments in the Literacy Council’s Tutoring and Class Programs! Thierno recently was awarded a certificate presented by his tutor Pat Kennedy and Executive Director, Laurie Fisher, in recognition of his graduation and transition to Frederick Community College! We well remember Thierno and Pat faithfully meeting each week at the...
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,...
