Staff
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Executive Director
206-782-2050 x100
Anne has worked with adult learners and Literacy Source for almost 20 years. Life-long learning is something that Anne believes in strongly and also finds absolutely necessary for getting on in this world. Anne is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. She administers and monitors all programs, personnel and resources and conducts planning activities on behalf of literacy and organizational issues. Anne has a master’s degree in education and years of rich experience with wise, creative volunteers; enthusiastic, informed staff; newly educated instructors and the inspiring, diverse adult learners at Literacy Source.
Staff
Miranda Bodfish - 206-782-2050 x104
Citizenship Instruction
Miranda coordinates citizenship classes and tutoring onsite and offsite for students who wish to become U.S. citizens. She teaches the White Center citizenship class, helps students prepare to apply for citizenship, and supports volunteer citizenship tutors and instructors. Miranda came to Literacy Source as a volunteer in 2006 and served as a full-time Literacy*AmeriCorps member for the 2006-2007 program year. She has a background in International Studies and Black Studies.
Justin Butler - 206-782-2050 x192
EDP Advisor/ Assessor
Justin works primarily in the evenings as an Advisor/Assessor in the External Diploma Program. The EDP provides a unique alternative for adults to earn a high school diploma. As an Advisor/Assessor, Justin counsels participants and diagnoses skill deficiencies, recommends learning remediation activities, and assesses competencies. Justin discovered Literacy Source in 1999 through one of many volunteer opportunities that are offered, and has been an employee since 2001.
Isabel Childs - 206-782-2050 x102
Workforce Instruction
Isabel manages the Workforce Program at Literacy Source, striving to build and maintain relationships with community and employer partners. She also coordinates the onsite English as a Second Language(ESL) classes including the training and supervision of volunteer and paid instructors, curriculum development, and ongoing program assessment and support. Isabel’s 20 year career in ESL has taken her to refugee camps in Thailand, private language academies in Spain, and the academic ESL program at Montana State University in Bozeman. She first worked at Literacy Source in 2005 as the lead instructor for the American Seafoods group, a workforce program.
Kit Hanski - 206-782-2050 x108
EDP Advisor/ Assessor
Kit is program coordinator and Advisor/Assessor for our high school degree program. EDP is a unique assessment based, national program for adults. Kit works one-on-one with candidates as they demonstrate their high school level skills through real life situations. As an Advisor/Assessor, Kit counsels participants and diagnoses skill deficiencies, recommends learning remediation activities, and assesses competencies. When someone does finish the program, it is a real cause for celebration. Kit has been on staff since 1998, and was a volunteer for 2 years before that.
Emily Hazelton - 206-782-2050 x190
Administrative Assistant
Emily is a Work Study employee and a student at Seattle Pacific University who plans to major in English literature. She assists other staff members with data entry, test grading and scoring, and financial deposits. She also works on keeping the office organized, designing and editing brochures and flyers, tracking and contacting volunteers and donors, fundraising, and various other office projects. She is an instructor for the Reading Tools for Life program, and is also working on an informational video about RTFL to use in recruiting students and volunteers. Emily loves working at Literacy Source because of her upbeat coworkers and the incredible and diverse students who come to Literacy Source.
Carolyn Howard - 206-782-2050 x111
Finance and fund Development Assistant
Cat Howell - 206-782-2050 x109
Community Literacy Project Coordinator
Cat is responsible for coordinating the community literacy project, which provides ESOL classes to underserved populations of immigrants and refugees in South King County. She has been teaching ESOL and managing programs for 15 years both in the US and abroad.
Nick Jennings - 206-782-2050
Network Administrator
Nick makes sure that everything computer-related at Literacy Source runs smoothly, including printers, computers and network hardware. He manages and maintains all of the servers and clients, monitors backups and sets up new computers.
Sarah Manus - 206-782-2050
Work Study
Sarah is a work study employee and a sophomore at Seattle Pacific University, studying English and Sociology. She assists other staff members with various office activities such as data entry, preparing materials for students and volunteers and scoring tests.
Carrie Misener - 206-782-2050 x191
Administrative Consultant
Carrie has been working at the Literacy Source in various capacities since 1989. Currently she oversees a variety of special projects and organizational tasks in the few hours she has free each week from her “day job” as an elementary school teacher.
Kyna Moser - 206-782-2050 x103
ESL Instruction/Lead Instructional Manager
Kyna manages Literacy Source’s English as a Second Language program, including classes and one-to-one tutoring for immigrant and refugee students. She also coordinates the Community Literacy Project which increases access to instruction by providing neighborhood classes for underserved clients. As the Lead Instructional Manager, Kyna provides direction to the Instructional Management team in developing, implementing and evaluating program policies, procedures and standards; ensuring adherence to governing standards for program quality; and facilitating long-term instructional program planning and goal setting. Kyna served as a Literacy*AmeriCorps member in 2003-04 and became a full-time staff member the following year. Kyna first got involved with ESL instruction as a volunteer with the Northern Nevada Literacy Council. “I love my work; I’m constantly inspired by students who work hard to achieve their goals and energized by volunteers who share their talents and time with our community.”
Kim O'Brien - 206-782-2050 x193
Basic Skills Technology Instructor
Kim currently teaches the ESL class for those seeking jobs, a basic computer skills class, and a new computer-based citizenship and civics class. She is happy to bring to the classroom her organizational, administrative, and community involvement skills from her previous work. Travel has contributed to her appreciation of the diverse community of students at Literacy Source.
Sam Russell - 206-782-2050 x107
Information Development Manager
Sam is responsible for information development and management at Literacy Source. He enhances and maintains our systems for reporting student and volunteer data and for tracking donors. Sam is also responsible for providing performance data to various funders including federal and state government entities and other grantors. He maintains the Literacy Source website and provides training to staff on various software applications.
Elliott Shuppy - 206-782-2050 x110
Adult Basic Education & Technology Instruction
Elliott coordinates the one-to-one tutoring programs for onsite Basic Skills and computer learning. He will be coordinating Reading Tools for Life and instruction for adult ABE students, including tutoring and classes. In addition to volunteer recruitment and support, Elliott will develop curriculum, tutor and/or teach ABE classes, recruit students and monitor their progress, and manage student and volunteer records. Elliott was first involved with ESL in Argentina and upon his return wished to continue teaching and interacting with students.
Anna Sears - 206-782-2050
Work Study
Anna is a work study employee and a sophomore at Seattle Pacific University, studying psychology. She helps other staff members with various office projects such as data entry, preparing class materials and scoring tests..
Administrative Assistant
Leah is a Work Study employee and a student at Seattle Pacific University. She assists other staff members with data entry, administering and scoring tests, preparing materials for students and volunteers, and various office projects as needed.
Americorps
Jenny McIntosh - 206-782-2050 x106
Jenny moved out to Seattle from Michigan last September to take an AmeriCorps position at the Greenwood Senior Center where she coordinated a civic engagement program that provided opportunities for seniors to become involved in service projects that benefitted the center and the greater community. It was a wonderful experience through which she formed many meaningful friendships and learned many important lessons. Though it was difficult to leave, Jenny is excited to embark on a second year of AmeriCorps here at Literacy Source. She graduated with a degree in Spanish and ESL, and is looking forward to utilizing this knowledge base along with her passion for language learning to serve students here, support the organization as a whole and learn a lot in the process!
Katie Pickard - 206-782-2050 x101
Katie grew up just north of Seattle in Lynnwood and graduated in 2008 from SPU with a degree in Visual Communication. Since graduating she has been working at Sole Food, a shoe store in University Village, and interning at the International Rescue Committee. Working at the IRC helped Katie realize her interest in working with refugee and immigrant communities, and led her to find Literacy*AmeriCorps. Now she can't wait to get started teaching, coordinating, and learning as much as sheI can from my co-workers, volunteers, and students.
Instructors/Contractors
Eileen Danz - 206-782-2050 x195
King County Corrections Facility Instructor
Eileen teaches basic and life skills to men and women in Literacy Source’s Transitions classes at King County Correctional Facility. She first served as an AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer at Literacy Source and then managed the Adult Basic Education program for five years. She now works exclusively with incarcerated students as they prepare for their release.
Leslie Deming - 206-782-2050 x111
Accountant
Leslie has been engaged in accounting for small organizations for over 30 years. From Leslie: "This is one of the most positive jobs I have had. The work that see done around me is of such value and the accounting is challenging enough to be forever interesting. I am grateful for the opportunity to make a contribution to such a positive learning community."
Polly Freeman - 206-782-2050 x112
Publications Coordinator
Polly helps write and edit all kinds of information about Literacy Source, including the annual report, brochures, letters, invitations and other publications. Polly also helps write and edit grant reports and grant applications. She has many years of experience in public outreach and communication, especially on environmental issues. An avid reader and recovering English major, Polly is delighted to be working in support of literacy and learning.
Workplace ESL Instructor
Nancy is a part-time ESL Instructor in the retail training program at Deseret Industries Thrift Store. She plans lessons that integrate everyday English with language related to the retail industry, encourages students to identify common experiences, and helps them build confidence to use their new language skills with supervisors and diverse co-workers.