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ABOUT US

The Burke Literacy Council is a non-profit organization formed in 1988. Our mission is to teach adults and their families to read and/or improve their literacy skills and to instill in all those served a commitment to life-long learning! We offer one-on-one tutoring and small group ESL classes at no cost to Burke County residents who want to improve their literacy or English language skills. 

OUR STAFF

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Browning Rochefort

Executive/Program Director

bclcliteracydirector@gmail.com

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Mary McLachlan

Family Literacy Coordinator

bclcfamilyliteracy@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ann

Washington

chair

Renee

Campbell

member

Nina

Horton

member

Linda

Payne

member

Tonya

Scott​

vice chair

Gail

Cotten

member

Diane

Jones

member

Ann

Rorie

member

Torrey

Annas

member

Brittany

Deal

member

Leslie​​

Kern

member

Sharon

Strong

member

Joy

Buff

member

Norma

Defago

member

Katie

Moore

member

Miranda

Summerell

member

Next board meeting: Tuesday March 11, 2025

LOCATION

 200 N. King Street

Morganton, NC 28655

Located in the First United Methodist Church

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phone: (828) 437-7477

bclcfamilyliteracy@gmail.com 

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Burke County Literacy Council

Contact us or take a look at our Get Involved page for more opportunities and information! Also look for us on social media!

200 N. King Street
Morganton, NC 28655
828-437-7477
bclcfamilyliteracy@gmail.com

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