Blog for the Literacy Council of Frederick County, Maryland

On January 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Learner Spotlight: Jhanet A.

Although she may stammer sometimes with her English, the dedication that Jhanet has put into achieving her goals for herself...

On December 02, 2024December 2, 2024

A native of Venezuela, Magda M. came to the United States seven years ago. “In my home country I was...

On November 07, 2024November 12, 2024

Catherine Coundjeris’ love of words and writing has been a constant in her life, from her days teaching college students...

On October 15, 2024October 21, 2024

We invite you to meet Patrik M., our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Patrik M. came to...

On September 11, 2024September 25, 2024

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

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

Catherine Mock has the kind of resume—from corporate training, running an insurance consulting business and strategic planning, to human resources...

On July 31, 2024August 28, 2024

This past April, I shared a farewell message, announcing my retirement from the Literacy Council after ten years as Executive...

On July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

We invite you to meet Tetiana F., our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Featured adult learners represent...

On July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

The Literacy Council of Frederick County’s Board of Directors at its June Board Meeting approved its slate of new officers for...