Academy of Lifelong Learning
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For over 30 years, the Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning (WC-ALL) has offered engaging courses and educational programs for learners of all ages. Join our vibrant community and expand your academic horizons!
Our Impact
As a non-profit, WC-ALL has established a tradition of end-of-year donations to support the WC-ALL Scholarship Fund. This scholarship helps Washington College undergraduates each year.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to WC-ALL. Your support funds scholarships and helps grow our programs, enriching the lives of our community.
WC-ALL offers opportunities to enhance your life through classroom learning, public lectures, organized trips, and social interactions with like-minded adults. Participate in any or all activities in various ways.
Membership Benefits
Members: Register for unlimited classes and enjoy discounted rates for luncheons and special
events with a semester or annual membership.
Instructors: Enjoy Member benefits, recognition at the Annual Meeting, and free course registration during your teaching semester.
Volunteers: Contribute to WC-ALL by helping design the curriculum, plan events, support membership, and assist with publicity, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all.
Join WC-ALL
Become a part of our community of lifelong learners! Membership provides access to stimulating courses and events in the liberal arts tradition, supporting undergraduate scholarships at Washington College. Membership is available annually or by semester, starting in the fall, with reduced rates for luncheons and special events.
| Individual / Semester | $85.00 |
| Individual / Annual | $115.00 |
| Students, Staff, Faculty of Washington College | No fee |
Propose and Teach Courses
WC-ALL is governed by a Council of directors elected by the membership, with directors serving for a three-year term, for a maximum of two consecutive terms. An appointed staff member in the College administration is also a member of the Council. The election of Council members occurs at the Annual Meeting in summer.
Charles Aldrich
Charles Aldrich moved to Chestertown from the Washington, DC area after a lengthy career as an active-duty Air Force officer, a consultant supporting the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, and a civilian employee of the Department of Defense. Read more...
Nancy Bennington
Nancy Bennington is a Chestertown native who returned to Kent County after living for a number of years in Washington, DC and Pittsburgh. She received a BA degree in Art and Education from Towson University and had a varied career... Read more...
Barbara Brown
Barbara Brown retired to Chestertown in 2013 after living in the Washington, DC area and working in management roles for an architectural review board and a company providing services to over 200 planned communities and resident associations. Read more...
Jeff Coomer
Wendy Cronin
Wendy Cronin, PhD, is a retired infectious disease epidemiologist. She was Maryland Department of Health principal investigator for the Maryland collaborative site (MDH with Johns Hopkins University TB Research Center) of a national TB research consortium... Read more...
Jeff Ferguson
Jeff Ferguson is a retired business executive whose career spanned work in health care services, manufacturing and higher education. Included in his positions were those of CEO of Marriott Senior Living Services, President of Management and Operations... Read more...
Rich Gillin
Richard Gillin retired from the Washington College faculty in 2019 after a 47-year tenure that included 12 years as Chairman of the English Department and 21 years as Chairman of the Humanities Program. Read more...
Sue Groff
Susan (Sue) Groff, Ed.D. is currently a staff member in the finance department at Washington College (WC). She came to WC with over 30 years of diverse experiences, in higher education, after completing a long career at the University of Delaware (UD). Sue obtained her... Read more...
Shirley Loller '15
Shirley Loller has been a dedicated member of the Chestertown community since 1984. A recent retiree from Washington College, she served the institution from 2007 to 2023 in the Provost's, President's, and Business Offices... Read more...
Stephanie Pessin
Stephanie Pessin, BA, BS, MPT has recently retired from practicing licensed physical therapy for 25 years, during which she treated patients and taught individuals in group classes in rehab facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics and studios in Baltimore and around the bay area in California. Read more...
Liz Peterson
Elizabeth (Liz) Peterson received a BA in Zoology from Drew University in Madison, NJ. She worked as Zoology Lab Operations Manager for two years at Drew University. She moved to Washington, DC and worked in various and increasingly responsible positions... Read more...
Pat Poole
Pat grew up in a small East Texas town in the '60s and '70s. She went to college at Lamar University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. After graduation she went to work for Mobil Oil, which later became ExxonMobil. Read more...
Linda Robbins
Yolanda Sanchez
Meet Our Instructors
Our courses are taught by community volunteers and members of the Washington College faculty with expertise in a variety of areas. We're in the process of adding instructor profiles — check back soon for more!
