Literacy Council of Benton County
Main Office: 205 NW A Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712 (479) 273-
Rogers Office: 1200 W. Walnut, Rogers (479) 936-
N.W. Arkansas Has–
A Literacy Problem
More than 11 % of the adult population in Northwest Arkansas is considered to be at Level One literacy. Level One is defined as a lack of the basic skills necessary to solve the problems of daily life, and the inability to participate fully in society. Adults at this level display difficulty using certain reading, writing, and computational skills considered necessary for functioning in everyday life.
Rewards of Improved Literacy
* Higher Standards of Living
* Improvement of Family Relationships
* Increased Self-
* Increased Employment Opportunities
Staff
Vicki Ronald
Executive Director
Kathie Chambers
Assistant Director
Jennifer Vandiver
Literacy Coordinator
Diana Moore
Administrative Assist.
Board of Directors
Bob Schroeder, Pres.
Keith Aubele, V. Pres.
Hadi Dudley, Sec.
Harris McKee, Treas.
Maxie Carpenter
Lise Frulio
Steve Lindsey
Nancy Page
Kenneth Senser
Linda Stiles
Richard Wells
David Wilson
Advisory Board
Heidi Carlsen-
Susan Ford
Kathleen Garlick
Hilda Gurley
Linda Maienschein
Tonya McKiever
Mary Middleton
Justin Mills
Marge Sabata
Sharon Southworth
Suzanne Webb