Educating the Educators through Professional Guidance and Informed Solutions
The Center for Literacy & Learning is directed by a volunteer Board of Trustees comprised of business, education, and civic leaders from around the city and country who share in our passion for ensuring that every child, no matter their background or level of learning, has an equal opportunity for a quality education.
We have spent more than two decades developing an international network of education professionals and collaborating with the world’s best minds to draft The Center’s programs. With their help, we’ve crafted initiatives using research-based best practices that deliver increased student achievement. Our Board of Trustees, Professional Advisory Board, Community Advisory Board and professional staff provide the organization with sound leadership and valuable resources.
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is comprised of a governing board of 15 elected or appointed to direct the policies of The Center for Literacy & Learning.
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
Janet Connell
Founder and President Shareholder and Director
Quality Support Coordination, Inc.
SECRETARY
Meg Marino, M.D.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist
TREASURER
Kelvin Adams, Ph.D.
Former Superintendent, St. Louis Public Schools
PAST CHAIRMAN
Ronnie Slone
Founder and President,
The Slone Group
MEMBERS
Lacey LeBlane Ellis, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Rev. Lawrence Houston
Principal, St. Peter Claver Catholic School
Kathy Riedlinger
Lusher Charter School CEO
The Honorable Robin D. Pittman
Judge, Orleans Parish
Holly Sharp, CPA, CFE, CFF
Shareholder and Director, LaPorte Sehrt Romig Hand
Dr. Rebecca Silverman
Associate Professor
Stanford Graduate School of Education
Arlinda Westbrook
Deputy Superintendent, NOPD Public Integrity Bureau