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Upfront with Laura
On September 16, 2024, I started as the Executive Director of LCWC. And that November, the first issue of our “Tutor Talk” newsletter was published! We are celebrating 2 years; Hooray for us!!
This monthly endeavor happened mostly because of a large investment of time, talent, and technical prowess by 2 volunteers: The dedicated Judy Chambers and the proficient Cheyenne Herson. I would have been lost – both then AND now – without the help of these fantastic ladies.
So many of you work behind the scenes – Patiently tutoring, copying worksheets, building on the same (or similar) material with your student each week, and taking deep breaths when you get a late text that they cannot make their session. Please hear me: What you are doing matters! It isn’t easy, but it is important. The assistance you offer may just be the kindness that helps get your student through their day. During my early, overwhelming days as ED, the boost of aid Cheyenne and Judy provided meant everything to me. Trust that YOUR student feels the very same way about YOU!
Thank you for what you do!
GOAL Student Spotlight
Give a BIG round of applause to the students who finished the 1st session of GOAL classes! We are so proud of the time they set aside to challenge themselves and grow in their learning. Thank you to the GOAL teachers, tutors, and community partners – Fletcher Library, Western MD Consortium, and HCC – who invested in the success of this initiative and these students.
Our next GOAL session starts in January. Start thinking about whether you can be a tutor assistant for Saturday morning meetings at the Literacy Council.
Photo, from left to right: Teacher Kate, Student Grace, Student Arianna, Student Audrey, Student Robert, Student Karen, and Teacher Gayle.
LCWC is Hiring: Program Assistant
Update: This position is no longer accepting applications. Thank you to everyone who applied!
The Literacy Council of Washington County is looking for a part-time Program Assistant to help support students, volunteer tutors, and classes. This person will help keep things organized behind the scenes while also being a friendly point of contact for people interested in getting involved with the Literacy Council.
Resource Center: GED en Español
Starting in January, Frederick Community College will offer a free GED class, in Spanish, online. They pay for the books needed and even offer a discounted fee for the tests. Better? The entrance exam is also in Spanish. Students may follow the QR code to register (register here). Once the information is completed, someone from the college will contact the student to provide them with details for the class.
Ideas or Suggestions?
Email Laura Gross at office@literacyofwcmd.org.
