Executive Director
National Coalition for Literacy
Deborah Kennedy leads the National Coalition for Literacy. In that role she conducts advocacy activities at the federal level on behalf of adult basic education and English as a second language programs throughout the United States and provides training in advocacy techniques for professionals in the field. Kennedy has deep expertise in English for specific purposes, with a focus on English for the workplace and life skills English. An experienced teacher, materials developer, teacher trainer, and program director, she has taught in and directed programs for adult English language learners at every level of proficiency from basic/beginning through advanced professional and is experienced in online and face-to-face modes of instruction. She has over 25 years of experience working with governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations and was formerly the Associate Vice President for Adult English Language Education at the Center for Applied Linguistics. Kennedy holds degrees from Boston University, Harvard University, and American University, as well as a certification in online instruction from Quality Matters and a certification in Developing an Online Teaching Program from TESOL International.
Going to the Root: Libraries, Adult Literacy, and the Interruption of Generational Poverty
Saturday, June 24, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT
News You Can Use—Navigate State & Federal Policy Obstacles for Transformation
Sunday, June 25, 2023
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CT