Over the past several months, Literacy Pittsburgh has welcomed a number of new staff and board members dedicated to helping our students to achieve better lives through learning.
New Board Members
Dr. Keely Barona | Carlow University
Ellen Duffield | Highmark Wholecare
Kevin Kinross | Carey Group
Katie O’Connor | Buchanan Ingersoll Rooney
Dr. Katy Rittle | Duquesne Light Company
New Staff Members
Nora Andrews | ISAC Service Coordinator
Katie Hynes | ELL Instructor
Brenda Loving | Director of Human Resources
Maya Metzger | Squirrel Hill Program Coordinator
Kristen Sidorovich | Instructor
Nikki Simpson | Enrollment Coordinator
Terra Teets | College and Career Readiness Instructor
Julie Wiancko | English Language Learning Instructor
Literacy Pittsburgh (formerly Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council) helps create better lives through learning. Recognized as a national leader in adult and family literacy, Literacy Pittsburgh is the largest provider of adult basic education in Allegheny and Beaver Counties. Last year, Literacy Pittsburgh helped more than 4,000 individuals acquire the skills needed to reach their fullest potential in life and participate productively in their communities. Literacy Pittsburgh provides free, personalized instruction in workforce readiness, high school diploma test preparation, digital literacy, English language learning, math, reading, and family literacy through one-to-one and small class instruction. Founded in 1982, it serves local adults through numerous neighborhood locations and its Downtown Pittsburgh Learning Center.