Sawyer County Literacy Board of Trustees

Duane has been a lifetime educator as a teacher, administrator, and adult education instructor. He has also been active in his communities volunteering in various capacities and organizations. Pages could be written, containing all of his accomplishments! (including his hunting prowess!) Duane is a compassionate and capable, long-time supporter of Literacy and we are most fortunate to have this “Keep Calm! I Know Math!” person as SCL’s Treasurer since the Trustee Board’s inception.

Holly has been a long-time tutor and supporter of SCL and graciously agreed to service on our Board of Trustees since becoming a 501.c3 nonprofit organization. She has a rich personal and professional background and a genuine willingness to serve. She is affectionately referred to as the “Go anywhere, do anything, Jill of all trades!” She has also been our acting president, since that position has been vacant. We’re grateful to have her on our Board, in addition to being an active tutor!

All around Secretary for SCL and its Coordinator in particular, Frank is another great supporter of literacy and education. Coming from a long career as a teacher, administrator, innovator, and more, he can always be counted on to think outside the box and keep all of us on our toes. Frank has been supporting SCL long before he was a Trustee and continues to do so in the most unusual and creative ways, even when he tutors! He brings a brand of innovation that SCL is most grateful for!

Aura Lea is a long-time career educator from elementary-Adult ed.

When I retired as a high school special education teacher, I began working part-time for WITC (now Northwood Tech) with incarcerated individuals at Sawyer County Jail. I connected with Deb and Sawyer County Literacy folks as we shared space and many students in that setting. Her passion ignited my involvement and keen interest in all types of literacy and lifelong learning. Since that time, I have added another jail and work with adults at the Hayward Outreach Center.

Kati Ann is a passionate life-long learner who believes in the veritable truth that "Knowledge is Power". Kati Ann's background is in psychology and social work. She is passionate about human rights and equity, believing that education (fueled by curiosity) is the gateway to solving most of the world's problems and building community. Kati Ann is grateful and honored to serve on the SCL Board of Trustees. In her "spare time", Kati Ann enjoys spending time with her eclectic family (which includes her friends and animals), visiting National Parks, camping, hiking, reading, dancing, and getting into "Good Trouble

Tina is an Executive Administrative Assistant for Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU). She holds a master’s in human services for Non-Profit Leadership and is an adjunct instructor. Tina also teaches through LCOOU’s extension program and is a Licensed Massage Therapist & Bodyworker in the state of Wisconsin. She holds certifications in:  Raindrop Therapy,  Cranial Sacral Therapy, Muscle Testing, Foot Reflexology (studying with the Amish community in Ohio), Reiki Master Level , Hypnotherapy – Past Live Regression and Life Between Lives, Iridology (studying with Mennonite community in Ohio).

Jeff Laney has been an active tutor with SCL for several months. While he doesn't have a background in education, his business experience helps with guiding inmates on their quest to return to being productive members of society upon release. An avid reader, he encourages participants to continue to broaden their horizons through the power of books.

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