The staff at the Family Literacy Center is a tight group of focused, caring individuals that understand how literacy can effect a person's life.  Having well established reading and writing skills is key to having a successful future.  Our dedicated staff are always ready and available to work with you in order to accomplish your goals.

Mary Shelton-Wiese

Executive Director

Mary is the Chief of Staff at the Lapeer Family Literacy Center.  She is in charge of day to day operations, is responsible for attracting new funders to the organization, and is in charge of organizing the Family Literacy Center Fundraiser Events.  Mary has been with the Family Literacy Center for over 15 years now and continues to help it grow by networking with the Lapeer County community about Literacy related issues.She works tirelessly to insure a broad base of support for our agency. This means that students enjoy free, confidential help to reach important literacy goals.

Donna Woodward

Adult Program Coordinator

Donna is the head of the Adult Program at Family Literacy, and is Mary's second in command. She makes decisions on behalf of the Literacy Center when Mary Wiese is out of the office. Donna has been with the Family Literacy Center for over 14 years. Student success is her motivation. 

Marie Tocco and Meredith Donahue

 Family Program Coordinators

Marie and Meredith  are in charge of organizing events for the Family Programs at the Family Literacy Center.  They share a passion for helping children succeed in school. They work together in order to both pair child students with capable tutors, and to schedule Family Program workshops that teach parents ways to improve their child's literacy.

Mary Bond

Office Manager

Mary is in charge of the office operations at the Family Literacy Center.  She makes sure the office is fully stocked with the nessecary supplies to assist in improving literacy.  Mary also fields lots of the phone calls, and takes donations over the phone. We often receive information requests for other services in Lapeer County so Mary and the rest of the Family Literacy Center staff responds to these calls or suggests other agencies in Lapeer who may be able to help the caller. She also schedules appointments, manages day to day office operations, and takes care of many other valuable tasks that must be done.