About Us
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BACKGROUND OF THE MONCTON REGIONAL LEARNING COUNCIL
OUR VISION
OUR VALUES
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Our Programs
Do you want to change lives, or make a difference? New tutors are always welcome!
One-to-One
We offer free, one-to-one, confidential tutoring for individuals (ages 18 years and over) who need to upgrade their reading, writing and math skills. Our programs are designed to work with those who have no reading ability, those seeking a GED, and those requiring ESL support, using primarily the Laubach method of learning.
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Become a TutorOur tutors include people of all ages and from many different backgrounds. These volunteers are committed to helping others. Training is provided to all those who wish to become a tutor. Support is then available through our local Literacy office and tutor coordinator. Teaching supplies and learning materials are supplied.
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This Is Why We Do What We Do
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Literacy is an essential component to the well-being of our community and its people. We
know how important it is to help youth and adults take that brave and important step to
develop their literacy skills for a better educated workforce and a stronger local economy.
Our community will prosper when everyone has the skills they need to compete for jobs,
raise a family and contribute to their community.
know how important it is to help youth and adults take that brave and important step to
develop their literacy skills for a better educated workforce and a stronger local economy.
Our community will prosper when everyone has the skills they need to compete for jobs,
raise a family and contribute to their community.
— Ann Seamans, Mayor of Riverview
— Ann Seamans, Mayor of Riverviewtle / Company
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The Moncton Regional Learning Council believes in enhancing lives and communities through
improved literacy and numeracy skills. Thanks to this organization and their one-on-one approach, adults can receive a meaningful learning experience that is linked to personal
and fieldwork goals as well as future life objectives.
The ability to read and write has a tremendous positive impact on employment prospects, self-esteem, lifestyle, well being and the growth of our economy. It is safe to say that investing in literacy and numeracy training makes sense for individuals, families, and the whole community.
improved literacy and numeracy skills. Thanks to this organization and their one-on-one approach, adults can receive a meaningful learning experience that is linked to personal
and fieldwork goals as well as future life objectives.
The ability to read and write has a tremendous positive impact on employment prospects, self-esteem, lifestyle, well being and the growth of our economy. It is safe to say that investing in literacy and numeracy training makes sense for individuals, families, and the whole community.
— Yvon Lapierre, Mayor of Dieppe
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Literacy is not only a vital tool to open the potential of one’s mind; it is a fundamental human right. It is critical to the success and happiness of the people of our community. I thank the Moncton Regional Learning Council for their commitment to such an important cause.
— George LeBlanc , former Mayor of Moncton
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Meet Our Team
MRLC is managed by a volunteer board and includes the following members:
VALARIE HIGGINS PRESIDENT Valarie is retired after a career including teaching and customer service at Bell Aliant. She has been involved in Adult literacy for 25 years. She believes ardently in community, the impact of volunteers, the potential of people and the empowerment that comes with the development of literacy skills in people’s lives. 
DARLENE TAYLOR secretary Darlene has worked with the Anglophone East School District for almost 26 years. She is one of the Community School Coordinators who are active in many community projects including The Imagination Library, a project that ensures children from birth to age 5 receive books on a monthly basis. She is a mother and grandmother, a marathon runner who has participated in the Ottawa Marathon, the New York Marathon and several marathons around NB, a golfer and a pickle ball player. As well she has authored a children’s book called Thank You Letters from Grandma. |
SHEILA BENNETT VICE PRESIDENT Sheila has been a board member since 2017, and has served as Vice President since the beginning of 2020. She has worked for the federal government for 15 years, but reading and book collecting are her true passions. She spends most of her time trying to figure out just how many books she can fit into her home. 
AARON MCLEAN FINANCIAL OFFICER Aaron has been a Board member since 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from UNB, and obtained his CPA designation while working at Grant Thornton. He has experience in a number of accounting and audit-related roles, and is currently the Manager of Internal Audit at Organigram. Aaron also serves as Treasurer on the Board of METS Inc. |
JOHN WISHART DIRECTOR John is the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton. He joined the Chamber in 2016 after a 34-year career in journalism. John is a sports enthusiast, enjoys going for early morning runs and is working on a family genealogy project. 
MATHIEU LANTEIGNE DIRECTOR Mathieu has worked as a librarian with the New Brunswick Public Library Service in different roles since 2013. He is currently the Head of Reference Services at the Moncton Public Library where he focuses his efforts on the development of community partnerships, teaches computer programming and ensures the delivery of library services in support of employability, financial literacy and digital literacy. A proponent of lifelong learning, he spends his free time studying, reading and playing with his dog. |
