Great Plains Literacy

About GPLC

Staff

Bruce Davis joined GPLC as the Literacy Coordinator on July 5, 2022. He has served as President of the GPLC Board for the past three years. He organizes, supervises, and develops activities and materials to sustain and strengthen GPLC.

Ruth Ortega joined GPLC as Administrative Assistant in June of 2017. Ms. Ortega serves as bilingual liaison between GPLC and the Hispanic Community, and assists with ESL program development and instruction.

History

The Great Plains Literacy Council (GPLC) was established as a 501(c) 3 organization (EIN 73-1310865) in 1985 with a mission to provide basic adult literacy services in Jackson and Harmon Counties. GPLC is a member of the Oklahoma Literacy Coalition, ProLiteracy, and the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

Board

  • Rick Cheaney, President 2022-2025
  • Crystal Wilson, Vice President 2022-2025
  • Sabina Garrett, Secretary 2022-2025
  • Kathy Hale, Board Treasurer & SPLS Director, permanent

Board Members

  • Rick Cheaney 2019-2025
  • Crystal Wilson 2018-2025
  • Sabina Garrett 2017-2025
  • Kathy Hale- 2025
  • Jacquelyn Parrish 2018-2025
  • Kristen Preston 2018-2025
  • Mary Cole Patterson 2024-2025
  • Don Altom 2018-2025
  • Crystal Wilson 2018-2025
  • Kevin Hilley 2023-2025
  • Nick Cavin 2023-2025
  • Andrea Nichols 2024-2025

Funding

GPLC ‘s Immigration & Citizenship Programs are funded through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries with a federal grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Services. Additional funding is provided through the annual “Grate Spelling Bee” event.