The Literacy Council has been quietly growing its English-language instruction to parents of children in Frederick County Title 1 elementary...
On September 11, 2024January 30, 2025
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...
On July 31, 2024August 28, 2024
Farewell & Thank You!
This past April, I shared a farewell message, announcing my retirement from the Literacy Council after ten years as Executive...
On July 23, 2024January 30, 2025
Learner Spotlight: Meet Tetiana
We invite you to meet Tetiana, our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Featured adult learners represent the...
On July 23, 2024July 23, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Welcome New 2024-2025 Board Members & Officers
The Literacy Council of Frederick County’s Board of Directors at its June Board Meeting approved its slate of new officers for...
On June 29, 2024June 29, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Ed
Ed Rose is known among his peers at the Literacy Council for his generosity and heart. In fact, the tutor’s...
On June 05, 2024January 30, 2025
Learner Spotlight: Meet Emmanuel
We invite you to meet Emmanuel, our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Featured adult learners represent the...
On May 31, 2024January 30, 2025
Learner Spotlight: Meet Lupita
On March 23, Hilda Guadalupe “Lupita”, realized a lifetime dream when she gained her American citizenship. She and her tutor,...
On May 28, 2024May 31, 2024
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Janet
When asked to describe her background, volunteer literacy tutor Janet Millward replies, “My background is pretty varied.” This, it turns...