Press & Announcements
Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy is committed to strengthening adult and family literacy throughout Crawford County. This page includes our latest announcements, program updates, press releases, and community partnerships. We serve adults with low literacy levels, parents working toward stronger family literacy, and learners preparing for workforce and education goals. Our work is built on community support, volunteer-led instruction, and the belief that learning changes lives at every age.
Below you’ll find our most recent updates.
Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy is committed to strengthening adult and family literacy throughout Crawford County. This page includes our latest announcements, program updates, press releases, and community partnerships. We serve adults with low literacy levels, parents working toward stronger family literacy, and learners preparing for workforce and education goals. Our work is built on community support, volunteer-led instruction, and the belief that learning changes lives at every age.
Below you’ll find our most recent updates.
November 2025
CCVL Welcomes New Executive Director, Samantha Brandli
Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Brandli as the organization’s new Executive Director.
Samantha brings a long history of literacy advocacy, structured literacy training, and community-focused programming. She has worked with children, teens, and adults across multiple educational settings and is deeply committed to the mission of removing barriers to learning in Crawford County. Her background in special education, tutoring, homeschool support, and family-focused instruction positions her well to lead CCVL into its next chapter of growth.
“For me, literacy has always been about more than academics; it’s about access, confidence, and opportunity,” said Executive Director Samantha Brandli. “It’s the bridge to opportunity, the difference between surviving and thriving. When adults gain the skills to advocate for themselves, apply for jobs, or support their children’s education, it transforms entire families and communities. At CCVL, we’re not just teaching skills; we’re equipping adults to lead stronger families, workplaces, and communities.”
Under Samantha’s leadership, CCVL will focus on expanding tutoring availability, strengthening adult basic education programming, growing the volunteer tutor network, and developing a Family Literacy Lab to support parents and children learning together.
Samantha began her role in fall 2025 and is actively building partnerships with local schools, community organizations, libraries, and workforce programs. She welcomes community members, volunteers, and prospective students to reach out or visit the CCVL office to learn more about the services available.
For additional information, contact CCVL at [email protected] or (479) 474-4594.
CCVL Welcomes New Executive Director, Samantha Brandli
Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Brandli as the organization’s new Executive Director.
Samantha brings a long history of literacy advocacy, structured literacy training, and community-focused programming. She has worked with children, teens, and adults across multiple educational settings and is deeply committed to the mission of removing barriers to learning in Crawford County. Her background in special education, tutoring, homeschool support, and family-focused instruction positions her well to lead CCVL into its next chapter of growth.
“For me, literacy has always been about more than academics; it’s about access, confidence, and opportunity,” said Executive Director Samantha Brandli. “It’s the bridge to opportunity, the difference between surviving and thriving. When adults gain the skills to advocate for themselves, apply for jobs, or support their children’s education, it transforms entire families and communities. At CCVL, we’re not just teaching skills; we’re equipping adults to lead stronger families, workplaces, and communities.”
Under Samantha’s leadership, CCVL will focus on expanding tutoring availability, strengthening adult basic education programming, growing the volunteer tutor network, and developing a Family Literacy Lab to support parents and children learning together.
Samantha began her role in fall 2025 and is actively building partnerships with local schools, community organizations, libraries, and workforce programs. She welcomes community members, volunteers, and prospective students to reach out or visit the CCVL office to learn more about the services available.
For additional information, contact CCVL at [email protected] or (479) 474-4594.