Literacy Action Makes The Connection: Our Recent Visit With the President of Central Atlanta Progress.

         

Earlier this spring Literacy Action had the opportunity to meet with First Lady Sandra Deal, to discuss adult literacy and its profound effects within Atlanta and Georgia. In an effort to continue to bring awareness about adult literacy, Literacy Action is on a campaign to meet with community leaders and future partners. Our goal is to educate and advocate to stop the intergenerational cycle of illiteracy.

On July 27, 2011, LAI President and CEO, Karen Webster Parks, accompanied by LAI Board Members David Lowance and Leon Trum, met with Central Atlanta Progress President, A.J. Robinson.  The focus of the discussion was tailored to the history of the 42 year old organization, the work that has been done, the goals moving forward, and the growing epidemic within Metro Atlanta.

Adult low literacy is a serious issue that not only affects the students we serve daily, but the community as a whole.  Through our outreach we envision a community in which all Atlantans have the basic skills they need to better their lives and the lives of those around them.

Big Things Are Happening: Literacy Action Welcomes Five New Board Members.

Last Thursday, July 14, 2011, Literacy Action welcomed five new members to our Board of Trustees. 

While all new members officially began their term July 1, orientation allows for our new advocates to receive more in depth information about the organization, how we serve our 700 plus students and how they can make an impact during their 3 year term on the board. 

New Board Members during orientation. Left to Right: Lee Morris, Melanee Haywood, Sue Morgan, Angela Dirr and Peter Stewart.

Each board member brings with them a plethora of expertise that will be beneficial to the organization as we continue to move forward.We are excited to have these eager members join Literacy Action.

Great things are on the horizon and we cannot wait!

New board members tour LAI with Paige Pushkin, Director of Operations.

  

Meet Our New Board Members

ANGELA DIRR

 Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

MELANEE HAYWOOD 

 Managing Director, Information Technology for Delta Air Lines, Inc.

SUSAN MORGAN 

LEE E. MORRIS 

General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer for Stevens & Wilkinson.  

PETER STEWART 

Senior Business Development Associate with BNY Mellon Wealth Management.

LAI Students Shine in the Atlanta Journal Constitution

Last Saturday, July 2, 2011, the Atlanta Journal Consitution ran an article on Literacy Action's annual Student Recognition Ceremony, which was held this past June. The article included personal experiences of Literacy Action students as well as interviews with our President & CEO, Karen Webster Parks, and LAI Teacher, Nioyon Olutosin or "Mrs. O" as she is known in the classroom.

LAI's June Student Recognition Ceremony gave students an opportunity to be recognized and celebrated, for their academic and personal acheivements, amongst their family, friends and biggest supporters.

President & CEO, Karen Webster Parks and LAI Student, Sylvia Burks



Article featured a picture of Melody Shakesnyder, Student Speaker and GED Graduate

Want to see a larger version of the article?

 http://www.ajc.com/news/education-program-helps-improve-999377.html