Our mission is to advance social and economic equity for under-served adults through academic instruction and workforce development

At C2C, we teach adults to read, write, and speak English in a vibrant multicultural community where English proficiency is a tool for success.

We equip adult learners with skills for life!  Our students improve their employment opportunities, become better citizens, acquire consumer skills, and increase their involvement in their children’s education.

Our Story

Classroom 2 Community (formerly The Literacy Council of Montgomery County, Maryland, Inc.) is a private, 501(c)(3) organization that was founded by Beth Kilgore in 1963. Originally, we were a volunteer-led tutoring program for native English speakers learning to read and write as adults, but as our community grew and expanded, so did the need to diversify our services. Today we offer a wide range of services that include ESL, GED, basic computer skills, IT certifications, citizenship prep, entrepreneurship training, and workforce readiness.

Core Values

Though we are run by educators, true to our name, we see our work as only being complete when it is taken into under-served communities. We do this in two ways:

As thought leaders in the adult education space, we have started working towards a national reputation of training and supporting other human service providers in adult education and workforce development.

As direct service providers, we see ourselves as part of the Human Services eco-system in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, and as such, we define ourselves as Community Educators–educators who see students holistically and respond accordingly. 

Meet the Team

  • Gabriel Martinez Cabrera

    Executive Director

  • Nina Pashkina

    Senior Director of Data Management

  • Denise Hill

    Director of Community Impact

  • Charles Diemert

    Director of Finance and Strategic Partnerships

  • Christopher Morphew

    Assistant Director of Development

  • Kevin Ralph

    Assistant Director of Academic Programming

  • Ashley France-Howell

    Assistant Director of HR and Data Management

  • Jeremiah Nicholson

    Manager of Content Creation

  • Ruth Seidenspinner

    Assistant Director of Training & Curriculum Design

  • Alec Beckham

    Assistant Director of Learning Strategies

  • Zoe Layton

    Community Organizer

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Meet our Board

  • Annie Foster-Ahmed

    Chair

  • Martin Blank

    Vice Chair

  • Donnell Jackson

    Treasurer

  • Denise Pinkowitz

    Secretary

  • Rhea Roper Nedd

    Director

  • Jeff Schwartz

    Director

  • Dr. Christi Hay

    Director

  • Lyn J. Jacqueline

    Director

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Careers

  • Overview

    C2C hires full-time and part-time employees to assist with teaching, lesson planning, media, operations, and more! Current openings are listed below.

  • Company Benefits

    Full time employees enjoy comprehensive health and dental insurance, a competitive salary, a unique nonproft retirement plan (403b), and a hybrid workspace. Part time employees enjoy a flexible schedule that can include evenings and weekends, a competitive hourly rate, and professional development opportunities.

  • Application Form

    Follow the links in the job postings below to view job details and apply on a third-part site.

  • Digital Literacy Instructor

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  • Part-Time GED Instructor

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  • Part-Time ESL Instructor

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