Our Team
Project READ Literacy network is governed by a Board of Directors elected from the membership. The Board guides the affairs and direction of the organization. It consists of a maximum of 14 directors with seven coming from literacy agencies and the remainder from our general membership. Directors are elected annually at our Annual General Meeting in the fall.
Our membership categories include organizational and individual members. Any individual, group or organization that is concerned with literacy issues in Waterloo-Wellington can become members. Membership dues are payable on an annual basis according to the calendar year. An organizational membership is $75 and an individual membership is $25. Please contact us about purchasing a membership and member’s rights.
Our Board of Directors
- Chair – Holt Sivak
- Vice Chair – Carol Risidore
- Sec./Tres. – Eric Karn
- Ann Bilodeau, Sandy Coghlin, Laura Dick, and Judy Lalonde
Our Staff
- Executive Network Director
Anne Ramsay has worked in the adult literacy field since 1989 starting as a tutor and program coordinator in community-based literacy. Joining Project READ in 1994, Anne brought with her strong skills in planning, facilitation, adult education and project management. She is dedicated to life long learning and regularly participates in professional development. Anne holds Certificates in Adult and Continuing Education from University of Victoria, Voluntary Sector Management from University of Guelph and Volunteer Management from Conestoga College. She has presented workshops in Canada, the United States and England. Anne is an Alumni of Leadership Waterloo Region’s Class of 2010. She is a certified Bridges Out of Poverty Trainer as well as a certified Clear Language Consultant (document revision and workshop facilitator).
- Executive Program Director
Jane Tuer assumed her position with Project READ in April 2000 after nine years as Executive Director of a community-based literacy agency. She is a certified Laubach Trainer and Master Tutor who has conducted training workshops across Canada with tutors and literacy practitioners. Jane possesses expertise in Workplace Literacy, Essential Skills and Assessment. She has also authored several Project READ publications including Network Practitioner Training Manual, Building Our Capacity, Working Together, Working Well and Circle of Literacy: A Collaboration Guide. Jane continues to take continuing education courses and participates in professional workshops. Jane is a certified Bridges Out of Poverty Trainer.
- Program Assistant
Linda Parker joined Project READ in 2007 after graduating as an adult learner. Using her life experience, Linda is able to effectively relate to the adults who inquire about returning to training and education. Aside from referrals, Linda ensures that all administrative affairs are in order. She coordinates everything from special events and meetings to office administration and assessment appointments. Linda continuously participates in professional development to diversify her skills and knowledge.
- Family Literacy Coordinator and Facilitator
Lorri Sauve, who joined the adult literacy field in 1990 as an adult literacy instructor in a school board program, is a passionate and dynamic facilitator who has extensive experience delivering workshops and classes to both language and literacy adult learners and practitioners working with these learners. In her 20+ years in adult education, she has been an instructor, program manager, researcher/developer, workshop facilitator, and assessor. In these many roles she has encouraged many adult learners to continue their education in order to improve their lives and the lives of their children. Currently, she is the Outreach and Family Literacy Coordinator for Project READ Literacy Network as well as being an online facilitator for adult and family literacy practitioners at Conestoga College. Lorri believes that in order to be a lifelong learner, literacy habits must begin in the early years and must be nurtured at home. Helping adults to see how to improve their literacy practices at home will positively impact their children. In Fall 2011, she was the recipient of the Canada Post Literacy Educator Award.
- Educational Skills Assessor
Ginny Carnevale began her career in adult literacy as a volunteer and content reader with Project READ’s family literacy program Get Set Learn! (GSL). After a mentorship in 2007, Ginny joined Project READ as a Family Literacy Facilitator. Ginny is currently enrolled in the Teacher of Adults: Literacy Educator Certificate program at Conestoga College, and has participated in ongoing professional development, including CAMERA and EESA assessment certification. Ginny began helping Ontario Works clients discover new goals and pathways in June 2009, when she began working as Project READ’S Assessor. Using a holistic approach to assessment, Ginny strives to reduce barriers and increase opportunities for adults who need help improving their essential skills for school, work and life.
- Family Literacy Facilitators
Dorothy Fong became a facilitator for Project Read’s Get Set Learn Program in spring 2009. Dorothy has a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia. For 10 years, she worked as a freelance trainer/instructor for private companies in Singapore in the areas of reading and oral and written communication. She serves as a volunteer coordinator of the U of Waterloo International Spouses and as a judge at high school debate tournaments.
Joanne Davis became a facilitator for Get Set Learn Family Literacy Program in the spring of 2010. Joanne has a BA in Political Science from McMaster University and a Certificate in Adult Education from Conestoga College. Joanne’s interest in literacy started in 1993 when she was first board member and then Chairperson of Core Literacy, a KW community-based literacy organization. She has worked for over 20 years in many capacities with adult learners and community organizations both as a staff person and a volunteer and is thrilled to be helping families create more literacy-rich home environments. She lives in Kitchener with her partner and two busy boys!
Project Consultants – Project READ contracts with individual consultants for specific research and development projects as funding becomes available. These projects are time-limited and goal-focused.
