Annette Graves annette210@aol.comhas agreed to take on the Tutor Coordinator position. Annette is an educator and the Tutor Representative for the Board. She is currently tutoring both a basic literacy student and ESL student. She will help tutors through the training process, make sure they are matched with a student, and provide ongoing tutor support.
Maureen Reynolds maureenmreynolds@verizon.net is our new Student Coordinator. Maureen will follow the students from the initial contact through “graduation.” She will ensure that all students are assessed and matched with a tutor. Maureen previously worked as an assistant to Senators Barbara Mikulski and Jennie Forehand. She also served as Programs Abroad Coordinator for AFS Intercultural Programs, taught ESL classes at the Bahrain School, and has been both a tutor and assessor for our Literacy Council.
Dr. Lynda Salamon lyndasalamon@hotmail.com will be our Tutor Follow On Coordinator. Lynda is a retired English professor, a founding member of Anne Arundel Women Giving Together, and a former AACLC tutor. She will be coordinating our Tutor Tune Ups and Follow On sessions throughout the year. If you would be willing to lead a Tutor Tune Up, or have suggestions for guest speakers, please email Lynda.
Jae Sherwood toadsville@me.com a teacher and computer programmerby trade, is currently working for AACLC as our new computer facilitator. She is the one responsible for sending out the monthly forms that collect and report all the hours our volunteers put in every month. With these hours and our students’ successes documented, we are better able to apply for grant money and showcase our students’ achievements. Jae has previously worked for the Northern Virginia Literacy Council and volunteered her time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), representing abused and neglected children.
Thank you, 2012 sponsors/supporters!
Anne Arundel County Literacy Council wishes to thank the following organizations for their 2012 sponsorship/support.
Good Deeds Real Estate, LLC
Presbyterian Women of Harundale Church
RiverwoodWriter, LLC
Rotary Club Of Annapolis
Rotary Club of Glen Burnie
TD Charitable Foundation (through TD Bank of Edgewater)
3-Point Products, Inc.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Annapolis
Chick-Fil-A restaurants at the following locations:
Edgewater, Soloman’s Island Rd
Westfield Annapolis Mall
Arundel Mills
Severn, Quarterfield Rd
DeMario wants to improve his reading and writing skills to get a job as a heating and air conditioning technician. AACLC is serving over 120 adult learners like DeMario by providing free literacy instruction. Shown above are DeMario and his volunteer tutor Christine Harrison.
Our tutor training is twelve hours in length and covers both Basic Literacy and ESL instruction. Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park has graciously agreed to host our next tutor training on March 2nd and March 23rd from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, as well as the Follow-On session on April 20th, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.
We have a class size limit of 35 so if you, or someone you know, would be interested in attending this training, please email
programdirector@aaclc.org or call 410-798-0408 as soon as possible to reserve a seat.
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- Anne Arundel County Public Library online site offers a free multi-faceted language learning site: Transparent Language Online (formerly called BYKI.) http://libguides.aacpl.net/language (akin to Rosetta Stone, but FREE!)
- Here is an interesting website designed to help adults improve basic skills: http://www.tv411.org
- Also, the following URL links to an online crossword puzzle site that provides students with practice with words found in common word lists: http://iteslj.org/cw/
For a more extensive list of tutor resources, CLICK HERE
Easy Reader Classics
Tutor Jenna Grifo has donated over 400 easy reader classics and short stories to our Literacy Council, in honor of her son, Tony. Tony was a voracious reader, and through this donation our readers will be able to share in his love of reading.
Jenna’s gift was originally housed at North County Library, but they are now a part of our AACLC Lending Library. This means that our tutors will be able to check them out of our office, and return them there when their student has finished reading the book. This avoids having to worry about rechecking the book out every three weeks from the library. What a wonderful gift for our students!
The Annapolis area library on West St. also carries an extensive collection of these easy reader classics.
Honor or remember someone with a unique gift
Celebrate someone special by making a contribution to the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council in their honor or memory. Why not remember a loved one who believed in the power of education to change lives? Or celebrate milestones, such as the birth of a child, anniversary, birthday–or other special achievement. We will notify the honoree or a family member of your thoughtful gift without mention of the amount given.
Contributions can be made either online or by direct mail to: AACLC, P.O. Box 1303, Edgewater, MD 21037
Recent Contributions
In Honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Dr. & Mrs. Charles J. Nolan, Jr.
by Michael P. Parker
In Memory of the Life of Ray Fulton
by Chuck Bianco, Jane Elkin, Carole Gilmour, and Santa Matarazzo
Left: Miguel and tutor Charlie Catlett
Miguel wants to improve his reading and writing skills to get a better job and to help his children with their education.
AACLC is serving over 120 adult learners like Miguel with our free literacy and ESL instruction.
