Sisters Act

Inspiring change since 1989.

Meet Our Team

About Dominican Literacy Center

Dominican Literacy Center is a sponsored institution of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

We first opened our doors in August in 1989 with three staff members and five tutors. Within a month, the increase in students was so great that additional tutors/volunteers were quickly sought from the community at large.

Today, we are a staff of 7 dedicated literacy champions and advocates, 200 dedicated volunteer tutors and register over 300 students annually. One-to-one tutoring and small group classes make our program unique and provide individualized attention that makes a positive difference in an adult’s educational experience.

Meet Our Team

Our Staff

Michela Birosak

Pre-GED Instructor

Susan Duryea

GED Instructor

Sr. Marcia Haggins

OSM, Registrar/Pre-GED Instructor

Kristina Matthews

Student Navigator

Sharon B. Rowe

Data Manager

Tyra Thompson

Executive Director

Seek Truth. Make peace. Reverence Life.

The Adrian Dominican Sisters

The Adrian Dominican Sisters, an international congregation of more than 700 vowed women religious and 200 Associates, minister in 25 states, Puerto Rico, and five countries. In all of our ministries—education, health care, pastoral and retreat ministry, the arts, social work, ecology, and peace and justice advocacy—we strive to live out our Vision: to seek truth, make peace, reverence life.

Meet Our Team

Our Board of Directors

Alan Scott White, Board President

WISE Commercial Real Estate

Jon Handelsman, Board Vice President

Better Health Market & Café

William Ivan, Board Treasurer

Retired, Consultant

Teresa LeFevre, Board Secretary

Comerica Bank

Kristen DeVooght

Speech Language Pathologist

SB Ellen Burkhardt, OP 

Adrian Dominican Sister

Jennifer J. Kendall, Ed.D

Parenting Principal

Volunteer today.

Help secure their tomorrow

Just two hours of your week can make a big difference. There’s no experience necessary, we’ll give you all the training you need. Plus, as a tutor, you can be sure that your life will be enriched as well

"The ability to read, write, and analyze; the confidence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifications and connections to get your foot in the door and take your seat at the table — all of that starts with education."

Michelle Obama

Inspiring change since 1989.

About Dominican Literacy Center

Our Staff

Michela Birosak

Susan Duryea

Sr. Marcia Haggins

Kristina Matthews

Sharon B. Rowe

Tyra Thompson

The Adrian Dominican Sisters

Our Board of Directors

Alan Scott White, Board President

Jon Handelsman, Board Vice President

William Ivan, Board Treasurer

Teresa LeFevre, Board Secretary

Kristen DeVooght

SB Ellen Burkhardt, OP

Jennifer J. Kendall, Ed.D

Help secure their tomorrow

"The ability to read, write, and analyze; the confidence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifications and connections to get your foot in the door and take your seat at the table — all of that starts with education."

Seeking Spellers, Sponsors and Spectators!

SB Ellen Burkhardt, OP 