Delaware County Literacy Council

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Who We Are

Mission

The Delaware County Literacy Council works with adults, who wish to read, write, speak and understand English, helping them to increase their communication skills and to participate more fully in society. The Council uses volunteers to ensure that programs are free and accessible to everyone.

History

The Delaware County Literacy Council was formed in 1975 by a coalition of volunteers concerned by the number of people frustrated by an inability to read and write. These programs are based on Laubach's model of "Each one, teach one," with student-tutor teams forming the core of instruction.

Vision

DCLC is a leader in creating a community of lifelong learners within Delaware County. It is recognized as a "go to" resource and is sought after as a partner and collaborator.

Core Programs

Adult Basic Education (ABE)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English Literacy / Civics Education (EL/Civics)
General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Values

Respect
Accessibility
Volunteerism
Ownership

Full-time Staff

Madeline Bialecki, Executive Director
madelineb@delcoliteracy.org

Deb Charley, ESL/GED Coordinator
dcharley@delcoliteracy.org

Karen Hamilton, ABE Coordinator
khamilton@delcoliteracy.org

Susan Keller, Volunteer Coordinator
skeller@delcoliteracy.org

Tatiana Moskatova, Data Quality Specialist
tmoskatova@delcoliteracy.org

Board of Directors
2011-2012

Ann Seidman, President
Board member since 2006

Shonette Harrison, Vice President
Board member since 2007

Robert M. Berley, M.D., Treasurer
Board member since 2007

Suzanne M. Davis, Secretary
Board member since 2006

LaTanya Burno
Board member since 2011

Rick Durante
Board member since 2009

Joseph P. Hawkins
Board member since 2006

Charlotte Hobson
Board member since 2005

Travis Lamb
Board member since 2011

Dick Linderman
Board member since 2009

Linda J. Ramsey
Board member since 2005

Lois Snyder
Board member since 2009

Kelly Thornton
Board member since 2009

Part-time Staff

Naomi Bailey, Math Coordinator
Russell Bankes, GED Instructor
Gloria Beam, GED Instructor
Patricia Boccella, Administrative Assistant
Gwen Cottman, GED Instructor
Maureen Culbert, Bookkeeper
Ann Gilligan, Workplace Literacy Instructor
Julia Kenny, EL Civics Instructor
Nancy Kirkwood, ESL Instructor
Kim Kondla, Tutor Trainer
Robert Preston, Master Trainer