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 Richardson Adult Literacy Center, (RALC), provides English as a Second Language, (ESL) instruction to help these adults improve their lives and the lives of their families. RALC provides 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 The RALC Team – a group defined by dedication, expertise, and passion. Meet the faces driving our success!
Ann Banks
Executive Director
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.
Carson Childress
Program Coordinator
Kat is a multilingual social worker with a background in workforce placement and medical social work. She started teaching with RALC as a volunteer in 2017 and fell in love with teaching. Kat coordinates student outreach and registration and also facilitates RALC’s Career Bridge Program which provides students with job search training and information about career paths. As a Peace Corps volunteer, Kat lived and worked in rural Ecuador for two years. She understands how difficult it can be to learn a second language and navigate a new culture. Kat is passionate about supporting students as they work to improve their language skills and find meaningful employment. Originally born in Belgium, Kat speaks Dutch, Spanish, English and some French. Kat lives in Richardson with her husband and two sons.
Katelijne Lefevere
Student Success Coach
Andrea Hamblin coordinates RALC’s volunteers, from recruitment to training to placement to ongoing support. In 2017, she moved to Richardson and joined RALC as a volunteer teacher. As someone who grew up overseas and spent time learning languages, Andrea understands the struggle and is passionate about helping others overcome cultural and language hurdles. She looks forward to ensuring RALC volunteers can do the same while enjoying their work and feeling supported in their efforts.
Andrea Hamblin
Volunteer Coordinator
Jazmine is a proud Texas native and an Air Force veteran. She brings a passion for nonprofit management and a commitment to supporting ESL learners. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is thrilled to join RALC as the Administrative Financial Assistant. In this role, she meticulously manages day-to-day financial operations, working hand-in-hand with the Executive Director. Jazmine’s diverse background, coupled with an unwavering dedication to empowering migrants and championing citizenship pathways, fuels her drive to support RALC’s mission.
Jazmine Velasquez
Administrative Financial Assistant
Board of Directors
Introducing The RALC Team – a group defined by dedication, expertise, and passion. Meet the faces driving our success!
- Catherine Burdette
- Robert Grinsfelder
- Kristen Ceaser
- Daniel Burdette – President
- Kimberly Marino – Vice President
- Jennifer Davidson – Secretary
- Phil Gibbs – Treasurer
- Chuck Mueller
- Ginger Greenberg
- Rane Burress
Hours of Operation
Monday 1 pm – 4 pm, Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 2 pm