Anne Arundel County Literacy Council

Welcome Mary Ellen Murphy, Tutor Coordinator

I am pleased to introduce Mary Ellen Murphy, AACLC’s new Literacy and ESL Tutor Coordinator. A New Jersey native, Mary Ellen moved to Maryland three years ago with her husband, John. They have three wonderful children and a lot of family in the Annapolis area.

Mary Ellen’s professional background is in coordinating services, where she most recently worked in recruiting and facilitating the hiring of new employees for a number of different companies. She became acquainted with the Literacy Council while searching for volunteer opportunities, and is excited to support the Council with its important work.

In her spare time, Mary Ellen enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, reading, and taking advantage of outdoor activities.

Thank you, Wendy!

After more than eight years as a Literacy Council volunteer and almost six as a Tutor Coordinator, Wendy Wellington is retiring from her service with the AACLC.

Wendy has been a remarkable source of support, encouragement, and expertise for both our tutors and the entire team. Her daily presence will be missed.

What an impact you have had over the years — thank you, Wendy!

Mary has served many years on our board, and she is also a tutor. A valued member of the Success Through Education Program at Ordnance Road Correctional Center in Glen Burnie, Mary has tutored at the facility for close to 23 years. She is a strong supporter of our book fair, and Mary has also volunteered at Sunrise Senior Living and Langton Green. She is a supportive neighbor to the residents of her community, frequently lending a helping hand. All of us thank Mary for her long-term Literacy Council board service and continuing volunteerism.

On May 20, AACLC volunteer Jewelene Carter was elected to our Board of Directors. Jewelene teaches English Language Learners and African American Literature in the Continuing Education program at Anne Arundel Community College. She researches, writes, and presents to preserve cultural memory while examining intergenerational trauma tied to displacement, migration, and (forced) relocation in order to create healing connection and encourage activism in our community. She enjoys serving as a volunteer with the AACLC, Scouting America as a Scout Leader in Severna Park Troop 993, and as an Activity Day Leader for English and Spanish speaking girls ages 8-12. Jewelene is married to Jarad Carter, and they have three wonderful boys. They have resided in Maryland for almost two years and enjoy being members of this great community.