Meet the Staff: Ann Bardone
Ann Bardone first started with the Nashville Adult Literacy Council as a volunteer in the One-on-One Program in 2004. When her learner moved, she came on as a staff member, working in the office and teaching an English class. Tutoring and teaching were very rewarding experiences, and Ann enjoyed helping others better understand life in … Continue reading
Do you Mango?
You may already be familiar with Mango, the language learning program that the Nashville Public Library has made available to anyone with a library card. What you may not know is that there is also an English as a Second Language component to this program, with several different language options for you to choose your … Continue reading
Learner-Tutor Relationships and the Importance of Listening
by Emily Davidson Nemoy, Literacy Tutor When you listen to someone completely, you hear the whole of what he or she is saying. Not just the words—but also the feelings and thoughts behind them. You are trying to understand the other person, even if you don’t agree with him or her. I began tutoring with … Continue reading
Four-Part NPR Series on Adult Education
This past November, NPR published a four-part series on a variety of topics relating to adult education. In this series, they cover Americans who struggle with basic literacy, immigrants who are learning English, the importance of adult education in the workplace, and the financial and social costs of low literacy skills. This series was a part of American … Continue reading
Meet the Staff: Meg Nugent
Executive Director Meg Nugent began working with the Nashville Adult Literacy Council as a volunteer in 1990. In addition to tutoring in the One-on-One program, she volunteered to train new tutors. After volunteering in this capacity for ten years, Meg took on the role of Executive Director at the NALC in 2000. Along with overseeing general … Continue reading
Congratulations to this Year’s Award Winners!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Student & Tutor Banquet! We love this annual opportunity to celebrate the educational strides of our many learners and the big hearts of our dedicated volunteers. Along with the many learners who were presented certificates for their accomplishments, we would like to specifically congratulate this year’s award winners: … Continue reading
Hot Yoga Plus Class to Benefit NALC
Hey yogis – here’s your chance to support the 1 in 8 Nashville adults we serve while working those muscles! Hot Yoga Plus will be offering a karma class on Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. to benefit the Nashville Adult Literacy Council. Donate what you can for an hour of deep stretch … Continue reading
Yelp Helps: Party With A Purpose
Yelp Help’s ‘Party with a Purpose’ is set for October 22 at Rocketown, and the Nashville Adult Literacy Council is proud to be a part of it! Your FREE admission to this fun event will include: Lively music + entertainment Tasty morsels + small bites + sweet treats Refreshing adult beverages + refreshment The opportunity to … Continue reading
2013 Statewide Adult Literacy Conference
The 2013 Statewide Adult Literacy Conference, hosted by the Tennessee Literacy Coalition, will be held on Wednesday, October 9 at the downtown branch of the Nashville Public Library. This FREE conference will be an all-day event from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch will be provided, but you must register by October 2nd to ensure you’ll … Continue reading
Happy National Literacy Week
Happy National Literacy Week! This week we are joined by thousands across the country celebrating literacy and those who are learning to read. Thank you to everyone who supports us! Infographic by antoniodivico.
