Who we are:

Literacy North Shore is a not for profit organisation. It has supported the local community for over 30 years offering literacy, numeracy, basic computing and learner driver support at no cost to the student. It offers annual tutor training.

The organisation services a wide geographical area from Devonport to Whangaparoa/Orewa, Takapuna to Beachhaven.

The organisation, although autonomous, is a member of the national organisation Literacy Aotearoa.

Our People:

Manager:

Jane Rigby                                      jane@literacynorthshore.org

Office Coordinator:

Letishia Theofanous                         letishia@literacynorthshore.org

Administrative Assistant: 

Ginny Bonner                                  ginny@literacynorthshore.org

Lead Tutor: 

Sandy Paya                                    sandy@literacynorthshore.org

Tutor Coordinator: 

Helen Thorn                    

Student Coordinator:

Maggie Bell-Booth

45 volunteer/paid tutors

Our Objectives are:

To offer confidential literacy and numeracy support to enable members of our community to improve the quality of their lives and employment potential.

To provide quality specialist national tutor training and on going professional support opportunities to tutors.

Our Guiding Principle:

All adults need good literacy skills to live effectively in our society.

Our Mission is to:

Provide a confidential service to adults living or working on the North Shore who seek help with literacy.

Our 2011 Governance Board:

Chairperson: Lorain Day

Treasurer/Accounts: S. Janakiraman

Secretary: Nan Inkson

Board Members: Laurie Hart, Deb Brooks, Louise Duncan