​Board of Directors

Dan Klingenberger, President
 Rita Sluga, Vice President
Sean Haywood, Treasurer 
Valorie Sherman, Secretary 
Rebekah Bridgette,Past President 
BJ Claiborne
Jared Crabtree
Melvin Ehrlich
Jim Keene
​Tina Posey

Staff
​(661)324-3213

Laura Lollar Wolfe
​Executive Director
lwolfe@kernliteracy.org
Cindy Villasana
Program Coordinator 
cvillasana@kernliteracy.org
Gina Arriaza
Administrative Assistant
garriaza@kernliteracy.org

​​What We Do for Our Community

The Kern Literacy Council provides free tutoring services to Kern County residents. We match volunteer tutors and students to attain the best outcome possible. If you are in need of tutoring, or would like to be a volunteer, please contact us at 661-324-3213. Click the 'Services' link to learn more about our programs.

Mission:  Empowering individuals to improve their quality of life through literacy education.

Vision: Transforming Lives Through Literacy.

​Programs:  Adult Basic Education
                        English as a Second Language
                        GED Preparation 
                        Family Literacy/Family Literacy 2.0
                        Citizenship Test Prep Classes and Tutoring