About us
Our Mission
Empowering ESL Students. Enriching the Community. Thousands of adults in our community don’t speak English well or at all. The RALC, provides English as a Second Language instruction to help these adults improve their lives and the lives of their families. We provide a variety of classes and activities throughout each year to further their mission.
Our Story
RALC was founded in 1990 through a collaboration between several community organizations. Members of these organizations saw that Richardson’s demographics were changing and that there were gaps within adult ESL services. The organization has succeeded for more than 30 years because of its dedicated volunteers and loyal community support.
The RALC Team
Introducing our RALC Team – a group defined by dedication, expertise, and passion. Meet the faces driving our success!
Nathan Clark
Interim Executive Director
Nathan Clark serves as Interim Executive Director of the Richardson Adult Literacy Center, where he also continues to volunteer as an ESL teacher. He brings over 20 years of international consulting experience in strategy, technology, and operational transformation with leading global firms. Nathan is focused on expanding RALC’s impact, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring adult learners have the tools they need to thrive.
Carson Childress
Program Coordinator
Carson coordinates RALC’s English as a Second Language programs, including curriculum development, teacher training, student assessment, and teacher support. Her passion is creating engaging, active learning environments where adults can learn. Carson came to RALC after many years as an English Teacher. She lives in Dallas with her husband and their rescue dog Oakle.
Natalia Medina
Student Success Coach
Natalia supports students at the Richardson Adult Literacy Center with insight shaped by her own experience as a former learner and active leader in the Student Advisory Council and Career Bridge. Her journey reflects the power of adult education and her commitment to helping others succeed.
Sara Bramlett
Volunteer Coordinator
Sara has been involved with RALC since 2015, and has served as both a teacher and Volunteer Coordinator. In her role as coordinator she helps recruit, train, place, and support both our teachers and special events volunteers. She is passionate about the RALC mission to empower students with tools to be more successful in their careers, communities, and personal lives, and is honored to work with so many wonderful teachers who are our most valuable resource in serving our students. Outside of RALC, Sara enjoys time with her husband, adult children, and her large extended family.
Gavin Castle
Administrative Financial Assistant
Gavin is responsible for the ongoing financial operations for RALC as well as giving constant support to the Executive Director. Currently working toward a degree in Finance, he is driven by an interest in identifying patterns in numbers and using statistics to effectively solve problems. He has a heart for helping people and is excited for the opportunity to further his financial education through serving his community.
Felicia Garcia
Communications Coordinator
Felicia is a Dallas native and a UT Dallas graduate. She brings a passion for nonprofit work and years of experience in marketing, branding, photography and social media management. In this role, Felicia supports marketing efforts by providing back end web support, and providing training and support for our other forms of communication such as social media and newsletters. She also works closely with the Executive Director to generate new ideas on expanding RALC’s presence and mission.
Tam Huu Tran (Ben)
IT Consultant Volunteer
Ben currently serves as an IT Consultant Volunteer at RALC. He plays a vital role in improving the organization’s website through content updates, technical audits, and system enhancements focused on speed, formatting, multimedia, and user experience.
In addition to his technical expertise, Ben also provides general IT support and project management solutions to ensure the organization’s digital presence runs smoothly. His contributions have been both meaningful and impactful, and his professionalism, reliability, and positive attitude are deeply valued by the RALC team.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors are defined by dedication, expertise, and passion and keep RALC going!
- Jennifer Davidson – President
- Cathy Ziegler – Vice President
- Chris Shacklett – Secretary
- Phil Gibbs – Treasurer
- Jorge Leon
- Jack Lomax
- Cesar Avellaneda
- Sherry Daswani
- Sebrena Bohnsack
- Yvonne Falgout
- Cris Haest
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m