It’s Never Too Late
James Henry Arruda taught himself to read at 92 and wrote and published a book at 96. “I said, If he can do it, I’m gonna try.” It’s never too … Read more
SUCCESS STORIES
When our students succeed, our mission is fulfilled. These successes are the reason we exist and the reason we work so hard to meet the needs of each and every student.
Student Spotlight: Chanthoune Sinphavong
Tutor Ray Davis and Chanthoune Sinphavong My student, Chanthoune (pronounced shan TOON) Sinphavong, is a hardworking young woman who is a delight to work with. She always makes an effort … Read more
Why We Do What We Do: Marc Holland
Tutor Al Odierno and Marc Holland “My everyday skills have gotten better, and I’ve learned to never give up! Everybody struggles with something and my work with the literacy council helps … Read more
Student Spotlight: Daphyne Holland
Tutor Lynn Krane and Daphyne Holland You might say there’s a marked one-to-one correspondence in this literacy council tutor-student match-up. Lynn Krane, a math instructor at Anne Arundel Community College, looks … Read more
Student Spotlight: Robert Smith
Robert Smith and his tutor, Barb Farrell Having reading difficulties is hard enough; dealing with the unfair, accompanying sense of shame is an even more devastating blow. Like so many … Read more
Why We Do What We Do: Carlton Ricketts
Student Carlton Ricketts and tutor Merlene Clarke When a tutor’s passion to teach is matched by a student’s hunger for learning, amazing progress can be made. Literacy Council tutor Merlene … Read more
GIVE TODAY so more adults can achieve their dreams!
Tutor Lois Crawley and Latrice ____________________ Latrice, a mother of two school-aged children and deli employee at Geresbeck’s Food Market, manages to juggle her busy schedule to meet regularly with … Read more
Student Update: Rosalyn
Rosalyn and tutor Lynette Delprete Recently Rosalyn and I agreed that each of us would write a paragraph in our journals during the week and then share it with one … Read more
Why We Do What We Do: Tutor Coordinator Debbie Turner and Julia
Tutor Resources for TABE Reading Comprehension Julia, my latest student, was referred to the Literacy Council this past summer by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC). She had passed all but … Read more
Student Update: Carlos, from El Salvador
Tutor Leslie Clark and Carlos Carlos came to the United States from El Salvador in 1990, at the age of 17. He first worked in agriculture, went on to operate … Read more