Annual Report 2018–2019 C H A N G I N G L I V E S O N E A D U L T A T A T I M E o improve student services and expand outreach into the community, DCLC grew in several important ways in 2018-2019. DCLC added a new location in Upper Darby to help serve the immigrant population there, increased its professionalism with more full-time teachers and a director of curriculum, and provided increased services to students through a comprehensive Student Support Services department. Jenn Kacimi joined DCLC in the summer of 2018 as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Jenn oversees the teaching staff, develops curriculum, and leads professional development for the organization. Jenn has been working in adult education for more than 20 years, starting as a class- room instructor for the Com- munity Learning Center in Philadelphia. She also worked for the Delaware County Community College as a GED/High School Equivalency Instructor and Program Coordinator. Says Jenn, “What I like best about my role at DCLC is that I get to work with an awesome set of teachers with varying levels of experience and knowledge base, each of whom contributes to our professional learning com- munity and growing our curriculum, ultimately im- proving student outcomes.” DCLC Expands its Reach by Opening Upper Darby Site and Welcoming Two New Department Directors T ESL students listen to class presentations (left) in DCLC’s new Upper Darby location. The site allows DCLC to better serve the large immigrant population in the Upper Darby area with classroom space and employment coach offices. Jenn Kacimi, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Liz Brenner joined DCLC in the fall of 2018 as the Director of Student Support Services. Liz leads a team of case managers and employment coaches who are responsible for the success of all prospective and enrolled DCLC students. Together, the team works to help students break down barriers to their education and help them gain employment. Before coming to DCLC, Liz worked as test adminis- trator and business profes- sor at Delaware County Community College. She has a Doctor of Education Degree in Leadership and Management from Drexel University. When asked what she likes best about working at DCLC, Liz is quick to answer “the students!” She adds, “DCLC students work so hard, and it is a pleasure to work with them to break down their barriers. In our physical office I love hearing multiple languages spoken throughout the day and learning about new countries and cultures.” Liz Brenner, Director of Student Support Services
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Annual Report 2018–2019
C H A N G I N G L I V E S O N E A D U L T A T A T I M E
o improve student services and expand outreach into the community, DCLC grew in several important ways in 2018-2019. DCLC added a new location in Upper Darby to help serve the immigrant population there, increased its professionalism with more full-time teachers and a director of curriculum, and provided increased services to students through a comprehensive Student Support Services department.
Jenn Kacimi joined DCLC in the summer of 2018 as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Jenn oversees the teaching staff, develops curriculum, and leads professional development for the organization.
Jenn has been working in adult education for more than 20 years, starting as a class-room instructor for the Com-munity Learning Center in Philadelphia.
She also worked for the Delaware County Community College as a GED/High School Equivalency Instructor and Program Coordinator.
Says Jenn, “What I like best about my role at DCLC is that I get to work with an awesome set of teachers with varying levels of experience and knowledge base, each of whom contributes to our professional learning com-munity and growing our curriculum, ultimately im-proving student outcomes.”
DCLC Expands its Reach by Opening Upper Darby Site and Welcoming Two New Department Directors
T
ESL students listen to
class presentations (left)
in DCLC’s new Upper
Darby location. The site
allows DCLC to better
serve the large immigrant
population in the Upper
Darby area with
classroom space and
employment coach offices.
Jenn Kacimi, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Liz Brenner joined DCLC in the fall of 2018 as the Director of Student Support Services. Liz leads a team
of case managers and employment coaches who are responsible for the success of all prospective and enrolled DCLC students. Together, the team works to help students break down barriers to their education and help them gain employment.
Before coming to DCLC, Liz worked as test adminis-trator and business profes-sor at Delaware County Community College. She
has a Doctor of Education Degree in Leadership and Management from Drexel University.
When asked what she likes best about working at DCLC, Liz is quick to answer “the students!” She adds, “DCLC students work so hard, and it is a pleasure to work with them to break down their barriers. In our physical office I love hearing multiple languages spoken throughout the day and learning about new countries and cultures.”
Liz Brenner, Director of Student Support Services
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Message from the Director
Dear DCLC Supporters,
For DCLC, 2018-2019 was a year of exciting growth and change. New staff were added, a new site in Upper Darby opened, and new students came through our door to take steps to realize their dreams and goals.
But growing is not just about getting bigger. To grow, an organization—like a plant or flower—has to have healthy roots and a good environment to foster that growth.
Because of added funding from government grants and consistent support from individual donors, DCLC has been able to build on its strengths. Every student who chooses to study at DCLC has always received tailored instruction and support to help them achieve their goals. The changes in 2018-2019 have increased the depth and breadth of these services designed to support students.
With an expanded teaching staff and a new head of curriculum and instruction, students now benefit from instruction that is even more targeted to their needs. Highly qualified teachers share best practices and contribute to a standards-based curriculum that has been “road tested” [developed based on] teachers’ real-life in-class experiences. Online testing that generates a profile of each student’s strengths and weaknesses also bolsters the level of instruction.
Adult students have a better chance of succeeding when they keep all of their life goals and challenges in sight while pursuing their education and improving their skills. To better assist students in overcoming barriers and challenges that stand in the way of their goals, DCLC has strengthened its Student Support Services with a new director, full-time case managers, and additional employment coaches. It is especially exciting to see students get jobs that use their newly acquired skills and that put them on the path of their long-term goals.
And DCLC has followed the real-estate motto “location, location, location” and opened a site in Upper Darby. Due to strong partnerships with Upper Darby School District, the Delaware County Library system, and others, DCLC was already a steady presence in Upper Darby, where nearly 20% of residents were born outside of the U.S. Our new site is near the 69th Street Transportation hub. It provides classroom space and student access to employment coaches. It also allows us to deepen our connections to the Upper Darby community. For example, we have reached out to local employers in the area and have been able to place students like Jesula (see story on page 5) in jobs that are close to their home and flexible enough to let them continue their studies.
So we are grateful for all of the many supporters who helped make this year of growth possible, providing an environment of possibility and encouragement that allowed us to take risks and want more for our students. We also thank all who have been part of DCLC over the years, providing roots that anchored and directed our growth. We look forward to sharing the depth and breadth of our services with adults who are brave enough to try to transform their lives.
With gratitude,
Kate McGeever
Donald Garfinkel Patricia Garzarella Gigl Ann Gilligan Shyamali Godbole Mary Graham Flossie Graziola Lorraine Grippi Joseph Haas Theresa Haggerty Moira Hahn Charles J. Hanna Angelo Hardy Karen Hardy Joyce Henderson Katherine Heston Gene Hillman Linda Hosier Diane Hughes Anezi Ilene John Isdell Charles J. Istak Anthony Jennings Jay Joyce Robert Kaminski Sandy Kauffman Dinesh Kaushal Lynn Kelly Patricia Kelly Jonathan Abdur Rahim
King Carolyn Klock Ed Koons Ellen Kornfield Hazel Lafleur-Vetter Margaret Laird Pat Lalli Michael LeFevre Nicole Lewis Patrick Lewis Arlette Liberatore John Linder Virginia Livanos Courtney Lucas Jo Lumley Margaret Lyman Susan Mackie Marie Maloney Marty Mannion David Markman David Marshall Michael Martin Peter Matthews Joseph McGonigle Tracy McIntosh Joyce Meyers Pamela Mitchell Renee Morris Eve Mountford Laura Muller Barbara Murphy Bill Murray
Stephanie Abruzzo Sylvester Aleong III Aaron Allen Bridget Amero Sallie Anderson Paul E. Badey Colette Bannan Barbara Bassoline Annamaria Beatty Bob Bellino Shirley B. Birenbaum Frances Bloom Susan Bowen Doreen Brady Valerie Breen Lisa Brinkman Robert Briselli Rebecca Brown Harry Bryans Glenn Cademartori Olga Canamucio Thomas Ceresini Karen Chamberlain Susan Chast Ilene Chester Patrice Christopher Peter Churchman Samuel Cianelli Linda Cohen Jennifer Colaccio Michael Coladonato Jane L. Coleman Sheila Cooper Chad Crisp Diane Crompton Barry Cutler Barbara Daley Suzette Davis Susanna DeCecco Frances DiLucido Linda Doyle Winnie Doyle Rosemary Duffy Mary Dunwoody Rick Durante Catherine Durkin Joseph Elia William Fantini Julia Fernandez John Fiedler Claire Field Ana Figueiredo Janet Finesilver Edward Finn Shahida Firfiray Kelly Fitzpatrick Beth Fitzsimons Eileen Flanagan Maureen Fleming Joann Flocco Joanne B. Frank Gerry Galgon
Volunteers in
Program Year 2018–2019
Reginald Regis Carol Reich Sadia Riasat Patricia Rizzo Susan Roseman Anne Rossi Paul Ryan
Shri Nandan Debra Naso Margaret Natalie Annette Newman Maya Noy Marie-Annette O'Connor Elise M. Ortiz
Caroline Packard Susan Parker Patricia Paul Michael Perlstein Nancy Philippi Frank Pilson Elsa Rapp
Thanks to funders and supporters, DCLC received a brand-new roof in the summer of 2018. In the years leading up to the project, DCLC received a $100,000 Community Block Grant from Delaware County Council, a $1,000 Community Block Grant from the City of Chester, a $15,000 grant from the Ethel Sargent Clark Smith Memorial Fund, and a $20,000 matching grant from the McClean Contributionship to fund the massive project of replacing the leaky roof in a building that is more than 250 years old. Hundreds of individuals also made new or increased donations to help fund the project, which were generously matched by the McClean Contributionship grant.
In addition, a Caesar’s Community Foundation Grant from Harrah’s Philadelphia Racetrack and Casino helped DCLC purchase a new sign for its front lawn and make other exterior improvements.
Here Chris Albrecht, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester, cuts the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the new roof and new exterior signage Also pictured (left to right) are: DCLC Board Members Jennifer Stock, Lois Snyder, and Rick Durante; Chester City Council Member Portia West; Delaware County Council Chair John McBlain; DCLC Executive Director Kate McGeever; and DCLC Board Member Dave Marshall.
DCLC Student Most Bilkis Sultana became a U.S. citizen on April 16, 2019.
Most knew how to read and write English from her job as a nurse in her home country of Bangladesh, where medical records were kept in English.
Most has been working on her speaking and listening skills, says her DCLC English Instructor James Stein. She has gained fluency and confidence, and now is not afraid to speak up in class.
Most’s next goal is to get a driver’s license, which will help her look for work related to the nursing field.
DCLC Celebrates New Roof for Main Building in Chester
Volunteers 2018–2019 (continued) Citizenship Earned; Other Goals in Sight
Barbara Saling June Sargent Rande Saxe Patricia Scanlon Edward Schellhase Frances Schultz Leah Semmelhaack John Shaw Barbara Sheehan Craig Sheffler-Collins Eunice Silver Antoinette Singleton Stephen Small Suzanne Smith Marianne Stapf James Stein Frances Stier Jennifer L. Stock Doreen Storey
Peter Stroup Anne Tallent Noreen Taylor Kelly Thornton Cynthia Trago Jacqueline Trolley Edward van Steenwyk Anthony Vivian William Vukoder Saral Waldorf Christine Walton Brian Weir Carol A. Weiss Richard Welch Pamela Whitsett-Grundy Margaret Wyant Lyvia Yan Robert Young
Delaware County Literacy Council 2018-2019 Financial Data
Jesula Petit, originally from Haiti, studies Adult Basic Education (ABE) at DCLC. Within a few months of enrolling with DCLC, Jesula met with a DCLC employment coach to get assistance looking for a job. Jesula received help creating a resume and completing applications and soon landed a part-time job at the Studio Movie Grill at 69th Street in Upper Darby, close to where she lives.
The job has helped Jesula start her life in the U.S. and allowed her to continue her studies. But Jesula has bigger plans for her future, so she once again is working with a DCLC employment coach. This time Jesula is looking for work in the helping professions and has applied to work in a day care facility.
Jesula is happy to be studying and to be taking steps toward a better future. Says Jesula, “I am focused on my studies to improve my English and to get my GED, and then I want to keep going to achieve my dream of becoming a nurse.”
At right, Jesula Petit (right) and DCLC Volunteer Tutor Annette O’Connor meet in the Upper Darby Municipal Library for a tutoring session.
Student Combines Employment and Education Goals for Long-Term Success
Government grants
Private grants
Individual contributions
Events
In-Kind donations
2018-2019 Revenue $1,428,255
Program services
Management
Fundraising
2018-2019 Expenses $1,233,494
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Budzanovski David and Margaret Camp John P. and Sharon J.
Capuzzi Terrance and Shonette
Harrison Carew Thea Carey Crystal Carmen Kenneth and Nancy Carroll Joan Chaykun Chester Water Authority Mary E. Chollet-Lordan Hollie Citerone Peter and Susan Clarey Kristin, Casey, Cicely and
Erin Clark Jane L. Coleman Comcast Ryan Conte Gwendolyn Cottman Wilson Cottman John Council Diane Crompton Joann Crowley Michael and Maureen Culbert Dan Daley Chris and Cathy Darrell Charles and Suzanne Davis DCIU Education Center Eliav Decter and Alyce
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Coalition Joanna DeMarco Joanne DeVito William and Carol DiMaio Joan Dlugos Rick Durante Pierce Eckhart Michael Elfenbein Tracie Eller Peter and Kathryn W.
Enchelmayer Exelon Foundation Judy Farling Bonnie Fay Edward and Ellen Finn Beth Fitzsimons Lee Paul and Susan
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Union Paula Freilich James Frick Peter and Irene Friedrichs GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Joseph Gyourko and Sally
Fullam Ruth Furman Donald Garfinkel Susan Garfinkel Patricia R. Gaul Teresa Gault Gerald J. Ward Trust Emmanuel Gilbert Jeanine Gillespie Ann Gilligan Joshua and Cecilia Gold Ann Green James and Anne Greener Daniel Guerin Wilma Guzman-Perez Kerry and Rebecca Haber Alfred Johnson, Jr. and
Nancy Halli Mary Halloran Karen Hamilton Connie Haney Holger and Anne Hansen Daniel Hanson Harrah's Philadelphia Casino
and Racetrack Brian and Barbara Harris Jeffrey Haviland Frank Heinze Eileen Hershman Shavaun Heywood Gene Hillman Kevin and Bridget Hughes Charles J. Istak J&R Associates Donna M. James Harold Jeffers Jenny Jex John Cipollone, Inc. Caryn Johnson Arthur W. Jones Stephen and Elizabeth Jones Lisa A. Kaiser Steven Katz and Lauren
Freidus Katz Sandy Kauffman Susan Keller Christine Kelley Lynn Kelly Kimberly Clark Corporation Judith Kinman Nancy Kitzinger Ruth Kivitz Mary Gay Koerber Thomas Korman Frederick Kosel Andrea Laepple Margaret Laird David E. Landau and
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Company Steven Perry and Meredith
Flower Alfred and Ellen Pierce Plush Mills Senior Living Christine Polischuk David and Amy Pollack Robert Pope Post and Post LLC John and Margaret Preg Chris Pugliese Rafferty Subaru Linda Ramsey Carol Reich Wayne and Patricia Reid Andrew and Joann Reinsel Candice Riccione Donald Richter and Jane
Gilligan Wendella Ricker Neal Rightley Annette Rizzo Kim Robinson Sarah Roemer Craig Rogers Paula and Andrew S. Rosen Arlene Rossi Daniel and Victoria Roy Mary Ellen Roy Nick Ryan Thomasine Ryan Frank Salerno Jeffery and Carol Savery Linda Scafiro Gina Scarpello Robert and Judith Schachner Frances Schultz M. Theresa Schwartzer Louis and Patricia Scotto Ann K. Seidman Warren and Carol Sell Robert T. Senior Sheila Sennett Renee Settles-Bean Maureen Sharon John Shaw Frank and Suzanne Sherry Eunice Silver Kelly Simone Doug Sisk and Patricia Rizzo Hannah Sisk David and Carol Smallwood Thomas D. and Teresa M.
Smedile Lisa Smulyan Dan Snyder and Joan Neely Lois F. Snyder Charles and Ellen Spencer Andrew P. Stafford Drew Stanley
Donors in Fiscal Year 2018–2019 Lansdowne Public Library Mary Beth Lauer Michael LeFevre Marianne Lerro Deanna Levin Lincoln Financial
Foundation, Inc. John and Jourdeana Linder Barbara Logan Jeannie Longin John and Marianne Loughran Jo Lumley Michael Magnavita Christopher Maher Greg and Mara Manfre Martin and Mary Mannion Kenneth and Debra Margolis David Markman Ed Marshaleck David and Cynthia Marshall Ryan Martin Peter Matthews Joan P. Mauriello James and Susan Mayer Teresa McCloskey Patrick McGeever Joseph A McGilvery Jr. Pam McGonigle Peter McLaughlin Gloria McNutt Candace Meier Donald and Evelyn
Melchiorre Andrew Merz and Ann
Broussard Allen and Elizabeth Meyer Microsoft Vincent and Laura Mirigliani Brian Misone Doris Mitrani Joe and Lillian Mittleman Byron D. Moat John and Lori Modrzynski Ed Monaghan William C. Montague William and Virginia Mosher Tatiana Moskatova George and Eve Mountford Karen Munin Ellen Murphey and
Zara Joffe David Murphy John Murphy Rostyslav and Victoria
Muzychko David Neill Richard and Mary Nenno Brian and Linda O'Hara Patricia O'Donnell Teresa ODonnell ONEHOPE Foundation Judith Owen Susan Parker Lorraine Parkinson
Renae Ross Starker John and Susan Stefanski James Stein and Richard
Couch Tyler L. Stewart Jennifer L. Stock Teresa J. Stock Peter Stokes and Nikki
Senecal Maria Strauman Peter Stroup and Moira Hahn Mary Jane C. Sturgis Helen Subbio Flora Sullivan Sun East Federal Credit
Union Swarthmore Senior Citizens
Association Alfred and Mariann Talbot Taylor Community
Foundation Marie Teehan The Inn at Swarthmore The Interboro Kindergarden
Academy Olga Thornton Terry Thornton Kelly Thornton
Lyndora Patterson Tiller Frank Tobin and Ilene
Chester Leslie Truluck Thomas and Jean Ann Tryson Jalaine R. Ulsh Vanguard Employee Program Mina Hale Varney W.F. Wechsler & Associates Brian K Washington Anthony and Joan Watson Cathy Weaver Carol A. Weiss Garry and Susanne Werner Lois A. Westhoff Francyne Wharton Scott Whelan Robert White Anne Whittington Mitchell and Laura Wienick Dyana Williams Molly Williamson Paul Winnington, III Ernest Wright Margaret Wyant Charles and Ann Zech Gerald Zeitz Marc and Karen Zucker
2018–2019 Tribute and Memorial Gifts
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Gifts in Honor of
Alpha Delta Kappa, Upsilon Chapter Holly Citerone
Naomi Bailey Wendella Ricker
Robert and Carole Berley Mary Ellen Roy
Frances Bloom Kristin, Casey, Cicely and Erin Clark
Mr. Vanja Busic and Ms. Brittany MacClean Ruth Furman
Sheri Carney Steven Arnold and Reisa Mukamal
Susan Clarey (Susan & Peter?) Judith Owen
Delaware County Literacy Council Shirley Birenbauam
Pierce Eckhart Candace Meier
Donald Garfinkel Amy Garfinkel??
Karen Hamilton Pat Gaul
Charlotte Hobson Griffin Ellen Murphey and Zara Joffe
Annette Newman William C. Montague
Megan Prendergast Pam McGonigle
Linda Ramsey Post and Post LLC
Marie Reich Carol Reich
Kim Robinson Karen Hamilton Tatiana Moskatova
Matt Senior Robert T. Senior
Jennifer L. Stock Garry and Susanne Werner
Gifts in Memory of
James Bajorek Kenneth and Debra Margolis Robert White
Rudolph Bloom, Jr. Frances Bloom
Janet De Ambrogio Joan Chaykun
Karen Dean Ronald Blagman Ruth Farling Judy Farling
Mary Gilligan Ann Gilligan
Rayna Goldfarb Susan Keller
Albert Loughran John and Marianne Loughran
Rachel McGeever Patrick McGeever
Patricia Miele Barbara Logan
Deborah Preg Michael Elfenbein Neal Rightley Arlene Rossi Mary Jane Sturgis
Carolyn Sanelli Rita Herrington (sp?)
Helen B. Simyak Arthur Cambouris and Diana Budzanovski
Gerald J. Ward Gerald J. Ward Trust
Richard Whittington Richard A Brzowski James and Anne Greener Stephen and Elizabeth Jones Mary Gay Koerber Teresa ODonnell Sheila Sennett Daniel and Victoria Roy Anne Whittington
June Wojtowicz M. Theresa Schwartzer
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Tatiana Moskatova, who started at DCLC as a student more than 10 years ago and currently works as DCLC’s Data Quality Manager, became a U.S. Citizen in 2019 in a ceremony at the Delaware County Courthouse in Media PA. Of her journey at DCLC, she says “I have confidence and a great love for my adopted country.”
DCLC Benefits from Generous Grants In 2018–2019, the Delaware County Literacy Council received several generous grants from foundations, including:
• $25,000 from The Philadelphia Foundation
• $15,000 from the Foundation for Delaware County for strategic planning
• $5,000 from the Richard G. & Audrey A. Brinkman Foundation
• $1,000 from The Community's Foundation DCCF
• $1,000 from CCRES
DCLC Staff Full-Time Staff Kate McGeever, Executive Director Duane Belgrave, Sr., ABE Instructor Liz Brenner, Director of Student
Support Services Deb Charley, Human Resources and
Facility Manager Karen Hamilton, Adult Education
Coordinator Jenn Kacimi, Director of Curriculum
and Instruction Susan Keller, Development–
Communications Coordinator Robert Lee, ESL Instructor, ESL Tutor
Trainer, and Volunteer Recruiter Kevin Morgan, Student Recruiter Tatiana Moskatova, Data Quality
Manager Steven Plominski, ESL Instructor Alison Priebe, IET Program Coordinator Patricia Prince, Employment Coach Kim Robinson, Student Support
Specialist Amy Rosenberg, ABE Instructor Marisa Russo, ESL Instructor Carlos Thompson, Job/Life Skills Coach Chris Zakorchemny, ESL Instructor
Part-Time Staff Naomi Bailey, Math Coordinator Linda Berkowitz, ESL Instructor Carol Bloom, ESL Instructor Maureen Culbert, Bookkeeper Wilma Guzman-Perez, Employment Coach Kim Kondla, ABE Tutor Trainer Stephanie Korber, ABE Instructor Candace Meier, ESL Instructor Robert Preston, Master Trainer James Stein, ESL Instructor
DCLC Board of Directors Kelly Thornton, President Lois Snyder, Vice President Patricia Rizzo, Secretary Don Grafinkel, Treasurer Marie Feindt DiGiovanni Christina Herrera Joy Huertas Jonathan Abdur Rahim King Nichole Kistler John Linder David Marshall Jennifer Stock, Carol Weiss
Essay Writers Celebrate the Spirit of Volunteering
DCLC students who entered the 2019 “People Helping People” contest, sponsored by Sun East Federal Credit Union, enjoyed pizza and conversation at a party held in their honor. Here DCLC instructor Robert Lee (left) shares a lighthearted moment with some of his ESL students who entered the contest.
At the party, students read short passages from their essays, which described their experiences of volunteering in the community. Byron Butler won the contest’s $200 first prize for writing about helping out at his church.
Taking the Literacy Message to the Airwaves
TV Host Quincy Harris poses with Kevin Morgan of DCLC during a taping of The Q Show, which airs on FOX29 Philadelphia. Several DCLC staff members and students attended the taping, which included a community spotlight segment covering Delaware County Literacy Council, its mission, and its work in the community.
