Executive Director's Blog: A Message to All Our English Learners
Something important struck me during our recent end-of-year convening of program instructors and administrators on June 13. It was a day of celebration, sharing, connecting, brainstorming, and problem-solving – all centered on two fundamental questions: How can we serve our learners better? And how can we improve?
The passion and dedication in that room were palpable. What struck me was how deeply everyone cares about this work: it matters to them. It matters to all of us.
But as the day progressed, I realized something: many of the English learners in the programs we support may not know just how many people are cheering them on. They may not see the full village behind them – rooting for their success.
Everyone in the picture above is part of that village – and they’re only a small fraction of it. Across Montgomery County, program administrators, instructors, volunteers, elected officials, and organizations involved in ESOL instruction are all working toward the same goal: helping our learners achieve the English proficiency they need to improve their financial stability, thrive in their communities, and feel a genuine sense of belonging.
So, to all our English learners: even though you may never meet any of us, please know that you are not alone.
We are rooting for you. We are cheering you on. We want you to succeed.
In today’s political climate, that’s a message we must repeat – and amplify.

