Matthew Gallagher Joins Our Staff
In March, Matthew Gallagher, Literacy Council tutor and trainer, joined our staff as an ESL Student Coordinator.
Matt grew up in the suburbs of Washington, DC, where he lives today. He graduated from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.
Matt taught in schools in New York and Washington, DC, before starting work with the American Red Cross, during which he worked at the national, regional, and local offices. He also did earthquake relief in the former Soviet Republic of Armenia for five months. While at the Red Cross, Matt was an instructor in various health and disaster preparation courses.
In 2001, Matt returned to Maryland. He earned his Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting from George Washington University and has worked as a contracting officer for various government departments, including the Library of Congress.
Matt has been an ESL instructor at St. Mary’s Church in Annapolis since 2018. He started with the AACLC in 2024 as an ESL tutor and is very happy to be a part of such a wonderful organization.
Welcome, Matthew!
