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The Literacy Council of Montgomery County was established in 1963 to provide tutoring to native-born residents who needed help with reading and writing. As the county’s immigrant population grew, the LCMC added the English as a Second Language (ESL) program to meet the literacy needs of non-native speakers.
Since its founding, the LCMC has recruited, trained, and supported over 8,000 volunteer tutors who have taught more than 11,000 adult learners throughout Montgomery County.
Community demand for literacy services continues to grow, and the LCMC has responded to this need by expanding our programs to include ESL classroom-based instruction, English for Daily Living classes, and a computer language lab.
The Literacy Council of Montgomery County equips adult learners with skills for life. Our students use their literacy and English skills to get better jobs, become U.S. citizens, support their children’s educational achievements, and participate fully in the community.
The LCMC receives funding from individual contributors, corporate and foundation grants, the Montgomery County government, Maryland State Department of Education (Literacy Works and the U.S. Department of Education), and the United Way/Combined Federal Campaign. We are affiliated with ProLiteracy America, the largest volunteer adult literacy organization in the United States, and use ProLiteracy materials, training, and tutoring methods.
Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dean Cooper, President
Karen Hinson, Vice President
Ira Holmes, Vice President, Finance/Treasurer
Bernice Mireku, Secretary
Lionel Epstein, Director – Basic Literacy
Marilyn Block, Director – ESL
Jim Sneed, Director, Training
Irwin (Irv) Aisenberg, Director-at-large
Louise Allentuck, Director-at-large
Naomi Collins, Director-at-large
Michael Drayne, Director-at-large
Frank Mallon, Director-at-large
Ruth Ann Nelson, Director-at-large
Jeanne-marie Smith, Director-at-large
Pamela Saussy, Executive Director
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