STAFF
Our dedicated staff members serve Rowan County Literacy Council clients and constituents. Our employees encourage you to contact them with your questions, comments and offers to help the literacy cause.
Main Office:
201 W. Fisher St. Salisbury, NC 28144
*Our office is on the 2nd floor of the Rowan Public Library
704.216.8266
Christina Rary
Executive Director
Christina Rary is an accomplished educator, director, and community leader. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, Christina taught in Charlotte and later in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. In the non-profit sector, Christina served as the Executive Director of Family Crisis Council. Christina is also a graduate of the Leadership Rowan program and currently serves as the City of Salisbury Human Relations Commission Chair and a director on the board for Rotary Club of Salisbury.
Sydney Alexander
Adult Program Coordinator
Sydney Alexander brings a strong background in education and technology to her role as Program Coordinator at the Rowan County Literacy Council. A former high school math teacher in Rowan County, she also served as Robotics Coordinator for BrickEd and More®️. Sydney is also a graduate of the 32nd class of Leadership Rowan.
At the Literacy Council, Sydney combines her teaching experience and leadership skills to support volunteers and advance program goals. Outside of work, she enjoys sports, reading, and gaming with her husband and friends.
Rose LaCasse
Full-Time Adult Tutor
Rose was a math teacher for nearly 30 years, teaching both high school students and college students in Belgium, England, and Rowan County. She taught her students applied math so they could use it later in life. She continues to encourage many to get involved with the community and learn. Rose's students learn how to move forward, such as writing resumes, applying to jobs, or getting better jobs. She teaches them about the many opportunities in Rowan County, not only for their work life but for their personal lives as well.
Rose is a member of three historic foundations, one including Salisbury Historic Foundation. She is also a member of the Three Rivers Land Trust. During her free time, she enjoys going to the YMCA, walking along paths at Trinity Oaks, gardening, and of course, reading!
Bonnie Harrell
Youth Program Coordinator
Bonnie has an outstanding background in fostering supportive learning environments. A former Lead Student Support Specialist with Communities In Schools, she has significantly improved literacy rates and increased student retention through targeted support programs.
Bonnie is a Rowan County native. She enjoys yoga, working out, and spending time with her family in her free time.
Quinn Davidson
Program Intern
Quinn Davidson graduated from the Ketner School of Business at Catawba College with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with Concentrations in Global Management and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Economics. She supports a range of initiatives, including social media marketing, communications, volunteer recruitment, event planning, and general administrative tasks. Quinn uses her leadership and organizational skills to support the Rowan County Literacy team. She continues to tutor RCLC youth and adult students.
Quinn is learning to teach English as a Foreign Language over the summer, as she is interested in becoming an EFL teacher abroad. Aside from learning and work, Quinn enjoys baking, pilates, reading, and going on walks.
Ryan Bravo
Program Intern
Ryan Bravo is a junior majoring in Environment and Sustainability at Catawba College. He currently serves on the Rowan County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. Ryan uses his teaching experience and knowledge of multiple languages to support RCLC. He is a member of the Eco Club and works as a Service Scholar at Catawba. In his free time, he enjoys walking in nature, learning languages, and hanging out with his chickens.