The Teton Literacy Center announced on March 11th that Carisa Barnett will assume the role of Executive Director, effective May 1st, succeeding Laura Soltau. Based in Jackson, Wyoming, TLC shared the news in a letter to families, highlighting Barnett’s promotion from Associate Director. Since joining the organization in 2017, she has contributed significantly to program development, partnership building, and literacy support for students and families.
Barnett has been instrumental in addressing challenges and introducing innovative solutions to advance TLC’s mission of enhancing literacy skills. Her leadership experience positions her to guide the nonprofit into its next phase. In her statement, she expressed enthusiasm for working with students and families, noting her joy in witnessing their growth over the years as a key highlight of her tenure.
The TLC team encouraged families to reach out to Barnett with questions or ideas at carisa@tetonliteracy.org as she prepares for the transition. They also invited the community to follow updates on social media to learn more about her during this period. The announcement reflects TLC’s ongoing commitment to supporting literacy education in Teton County.
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