Literacy KC
Rachel Russell has extensive experience in program coordination and community outreach, currently serving as the Programs Support Coordinator at Literacy KC since February 2016, where support is provided for the VISTA Project and the Ticket to Read Adult Literacy Program. Previous roles include working as an AT&T Aspire Mentoring Corps VISTA at Kansas Mentors, focusing on enhancing mentoring programs and engaging the private sector, as well as serving in various positions at Literacy KC that involved increasing volunteerism and developing partnerships. Earlier experience includes community outreach at Hillcrest Transitional Housing and roles in education as a SchoolBridge Worker, Lunchroom Supervisor, and Avid Tutor. Rachel Russell holds a High School Diploma from Piper High School and attended Emporia State University.
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Literacy KC
Founded in 1985, Literacy KC is a non-profit organization that offers adults a welcoming community to improve their literacy skills, enhancing quality of life for them and their families. With support from volunteers, donors, partners, and the community at large, Literacy KC invests in Kansas City’s greatest asset – our people. Each term, tutors, volunteers, and instructors build a collaborative learning environment where adult students expand their reading, writing, math, and digital skills. With each term, a new group of students inspires a legacy of education that results in a more positive and productive community.