Literacy Society expands adult learning opportunities with new team member

NEWS RELEASE: April 23, 2026

Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society is thrilled to provide more adult programming with the addition of Denise Idle as a Community Adult Literacy Coordinator. She will be working alongside Jeanne James-Hory as part of the Adult Literacy team.

“We work closely together,” said Jeanne, “and with Denise in this role, we’re able to offer more consistent programming, more support for learners, and more opportunities for people to build confidence in their skills across North Island communities.”

Denise has 15 years experience working in public libraries and is an avid reader, a lover of words and a serious artist.

“I am so excited to go out into the communities of the North Island and share my passion for literacy,” said Denise.  In this new position, Denise will focus on:  Tutor Training and Support: Empowering volunteers to effectively assist adult learners. Learner Drop-in Sessions: Providing accessible, welcoming spaces for immediate assistance. Skill-Building Workshops: Facilitating sessions on reading, writing, mathematics, and digital literacy. Practical Life Skills: Helping community members with everyday tasks like completing forms and navigating new technology.

Denise Idle joins the Adult Literacy team at Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society.

"Thanks to Jeanne's leadership, our adult literacy programs continue to grow in ways that truly matter for our community," says Jessica Brown, Executive Director. "The addition of Denise in this new supporting role will help strengthen this work. Her warmth, curiosity, and readiness to jump in will allow us to reach even more learners where they are and continue building programs that truly make a difference."

Denise lives in Port Alice and enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, hiking and exploring the West Coast.

If you have questions or want to connect with Denise email adult.literacy2@mwfamilyliteracy.org

See the website or Facebook page for current programs.

Community Adult Literacy Programs (CALPs) are free, non-credit programs to improve literacy and essential skills for work, for home or to prepare to pursue formal learning or training at a public post-secondary institution. CALPs are funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

The Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society works with communities, schools and organizations to support literacy and learning for all ages on North Vancouver Island. Visit the MWFLS website to learn about their free programs at: mwfamilyliteracy.org