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Cynthia Shermeyer Named New Executive Director

Literacy Volunteers Serving Adults is pleased to welcome Cynthia E. Shermeyer as their new Executive Director. Shermeyer brings a broad range of experience in tutoring and adult instruction, especially in the English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) area. Most recently she was the lead teacher and center coordinator for the ESL program in the Christina School District in Delaware . She had previously worked for LVSA as an instructor in English Language Civics program.

Click here for a Press Release announcing Cynthia Shermeyer's appointment.

Carmen Knox retires after 20 years

After 20 years of exemplary service, Executive Director Carmen Knox retired from LVSA. She has been a strong force in the community as she has worked tirelessly to promote literacy and deepen understanding for many. Under her direction, LVSA has grown to its current size and expanded to include a Family Literacy Program and Adult Learning Center. Her dedicated service to students, staff and volunteers will be sorely missed.

Click Here for the Press Release Announcing Carmen Knox's Retirement

Click Here for a Feature Article About Carmen Knox

LVSA Tutor Receives Daily Point of Light Award

On December 18, 2007, the Points of Lights Foundation and the Hands On Network named Gloria Cooke, a tutor and volunteer for LVSA, Volunteer of the Day. Cooke has been volunteering for LVSA since 1996 and currently works as volunteer student evaluator, meaning she is first contact that a new student has with LVSA. As a recipient of the Daily Pont of Light Award, Cooke received special letters of congratulations from Former President Bush who started the Points of Light Movement and from current President Bush. For more information, read about Gloria Cooke on the Points of Light web site www.pointsoflight.org.