You can train to teach ESL

Make a difference in your community:Volunteer to teach English as a Second Language!

Since 1982, Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley has been training volunteers to teach English to adults in their community. This online workshop is run by certified trainers and the program is an accredited member of Proliteracy.

Upon completion of the workshop, LVPV will match each volunteer with an appropriate student.

This workshop is open to residents of Allendale, Cresskill, Dumont, Emerson, Franklin

Lakes, Hillsdale, Lodi, Montvale, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, River Vale, Teaneck and Westwood. Tutoring may be remote or in person, depending on your preference.

Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is pleased to announce the next online foursession Tutor Training Workshop on Aug. 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Contact Marilyn Katz or Cheryl Chang at literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com to register. You may also register at literacyvolunteerspv.org/tutor-training-workshopform.html

“Meanwhile, Iʼve learned so much from you students. I appreciate you guys and I appreciate the community coming out and we support you. Thank you for talking and speaking up,” Garcia said.

Peck thanked Fox for her viewpoint and “being so brave.” She said she disagreed with two previous statements that Pontillo had made allegedly speaking on her behalf. She said she would be willing to work with trustee Garcia and “would be happy to do so.”

Moreover, she said she was willing to work with any board member. In addition, she noted she also asked to be on the ad hoc committee reviewing age-appropriateness of the state sex education curriculum and was not appointed to the committee.

She said she wondered why she was not included on the committee. (She and Garcia had both asked to be on the committee but were not included by Pontillo.)

Peck also alleged that Pontillo included her name on a board apology to the Westwood Education Association without her permission. She said she was “hopeful that going forward” board members would work together to back up the sentiments expressed in that letter.

James Parrino, chair of the ad hoc committee, told residents that the committee had “no preformed plans or recommendations” and was not antiLGBTQIA. He urged residents to “give it a chance” and follow updates provided at BOE meetings and not on social media.

Its first meeting was planned for May 24. Besides Parrino, members include Stacey Price, Laura Cooper, and Pontillo, an ex-officio member.

Foxʼs petition is at change.org/p/support-the-display-ofa-pride-sign-in-front-of-whs-andwrms-and-promote-inclusivity