Staff

Name: Georgina S. Rettinger, Ph.D
Position: Executive Director with The Literacy Council since its inception in 1986.
Credentials:
  • Founded The Literacy Council in Mercer County
  • Bachelors of Arts in English
  • Masters of Science Degree in Reading and Language Arts in Duquesne University-1973
  • Ph. D in Language Communication from the University of Pittsburgh-1983
  • Taught 8 years in schools and 5 years as a school administrator
  • Professor of Education at Thiel College from 1984-1997
  • Chair of Education Department from 1992-1997
Interests: Reading, playing the piano, Italy, white water rafting, hiking.
Name: Laura Goda
Position: Living Room Learning Instructor
Credentials:
  • ABO certified (American Board of Opticianry
Interests: Reading, bowling, spending time with family and friends.
Name: Mary Hamilton
Position: ESL Coordinator
Credentials:
  • Bachelors of Science in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Worked in ESL programs for 23 years
Interests: I enjoy family activities, photography, traveling, swimming, bicycling, and classical music.