Read OC Team

Meet the READ/OC Team

Since the beginning of the program in 1991, READ/OC has consistently worked with top-notch professionals in the literacy field to provide quality services to our program participants and the community.

Our current Team has a combined 85+ years experience in adult literacy and volunteer management. Four of our Team members are certified as trainers through Proliteracy America, the only national accreditation service in the adult education and literacy field. READ/OC has trained more than 2,500 volunteer tutors and assisted more than 5,000 adult learners toward reaching their personal literacy goals.

Our Team is always happy to guide volunteers and learners as they continue their rewarding journey of life-long learning through the flexible and individualized instruction offered by READ/OC.

Tangela Ashe, Literacy/Technology Specialist.  Having been with the program since its inception, I have had the opportunity to work in all aspects of our literacy program.  I am happy to assist you with tutoring, reporting or general program questions or concerns.

Shenikka Barnes, Learner Coordinator. Call me Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00 to share your successes, ask questions, share concerns about your tutoring, or to get information about learner meetings and workshops.  Also call to find out how you can volunteer and give back to the program.

Rebecca Braun, Tutor Coordinator. Call me Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00 to share your success stories and for help with lesson planning, goal setting, finding materials, or any other difficulty you encounter during tutoring. Also call for more volunteer opportunities or if you need to be re-matched with a new learner.

Mirna Elvir, READ/OC Literacy Support. Call me Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:00 for any questions regarding our literacy program and/or projects.  I would be happy to forward any messages you may have for the READ/OC team, including our Administrator, when they are not available to answer your call immediately. I can provide detailed information regarding the calendar events.  I can also assist if you would like to inquire about volunteer opportunities.

Fritzi Goldberg, Tutor Trainer. Now that you’ve volunteered to become a tutor, I’ll teach you how to do it.  The expression I was taught was “with nothing more than a pencil and paper”, but we actually have shelves full of teaching aids.  Contact the office for more information.

Barbara Neder, Family Literacy Coordinator. Call me Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00 for family literacy resources and assistance integrating children’s books and family resources into your learner’s goals and to help families turn everyday activities into fun learning opportunities.  Also call for more volunteer opportunities in the community demonstrating that family learning and fun can be synonymous.

Carol Tsai, Literacy Assessor:  It is a privilege to work alongside the READ staff as the team’s assessor.  For many learners, making the initial call to our office requesting assistance can be daunting.  I feel honored to be one of the first contacts they have with READ.  It is also deeply rewarding to meet learners for reassessment and see the progress they’ve made after working with a tutor.   Please call Monday – Friday 9:00-5:00 if you need assistance with reading and writing in English and would like to schedule an assessment. 

To contact any Team Member, call 714/566-3070 or send an email to readoc@occr.ocgov.com