Meet Our AACLC Executive Board President Bob Caspar
Bob Caspar has served as our AACLC Board President since July 2012. Bob leads by example and his vision and enthusiasm for expanding our free adult literacy program in Anne … Read more
WHAT’S NEW
There are exciting things going on at the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council. We’ve hit the highlights here, but be sure to join our mailing list so you won’t miss any of our newsletters or announcements.
Tutor Spotlight: Mary Jane McCarthy
Mary Jane McCarthy has served as our recording secretary and AACLC board member since 2012, and has tutored several students as well–including her current student, Alfred. Mary Jane describes Alfred … Read more
Volunteer Appreciation Event April 8
Our annual Appreciation Event for tutors, students, and volunteers will feature wonderful food, door prizes, a motivational speaker, music, and more. It will be held at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in … Read more
March Message From The Director
February was a very productive month for the Literacy Council. Activities included tutor/student recruitment at the North County, Crofton, and Brooklyn Park libraries; a well attended math workshop led by Larry Smith:February … Read more
Former Teacher Shows Adults The Way To Read
Above Photo taken by Zach Sparks: A former teacher, Davidsonville’s Jill Mischo (right) teaches adults like Deborah Bias (left) how to read and write at the Light House, a transitional housing … Read more
Informal Math Workshop February 18
Above: Nancy White’s Special Needs Workshop We will be having informal tutor workshop opportunities throughout 2014. Nancy White led a wonderful workshop for tutors with Special Needs students in January, … Read more
Tutor Spotlight: Cindy Toft
Cindy Toft is changing many lives through literacy! On Tuesday and Thursday mornings she tutors two moms, from The Head Start Program at Shady Side, MD., who are working towards their GED. … Read more
Are Books Really Necessary?
Food for Thought… Excerpt from Maria Popova’s 2012 book titled Big Questions from Little People & Simple Answers from Great Minds, in which some of today’s greatest scientists, writers, and philosophers answer … Read more
AACLC New Database Update from the “J” Team
During January Jae Sherwood, Jeanne DeCamps, and JoAnn Cook will be entering our student and tutor data into the new database. We are fortunate to have their dedication and expertise at work on … Read more
Koons Annapolis Toyota Makes Generous Donation to AACLC
Koons Annapolis Toyota gave the AACLC a $5,000 donation on December 14th as part of their 25 Days of Giving Campaign. The check was presented to Lisa by Wendell Williams, General … Read more