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Vision: San Marcos seniors enjoy informative, stimulating, social learning experiences.

 

Mission: Provide accessible no-cost/low-cost experiences for San Marcos-area older adults to explore, question, learn, and engage with others.

Embracing Henry Ford’s adage that “anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80,” Marianne Reese launched LifeLong Learning-San Marcos (LLL-smtx) in 2014 to ensure older adults can participate in courses, lectures, and other learning opportunities.

LLL-smtx is a 501(c)(3) education non-profit whose mission is to provide accessible no-cost/low-cost experiences for San Marcos-area older adults to explore, question, learn, and engage with others. LLL-smtx is an organization of volunteers governed by an Advisory Council, whose members are listed below.

LLL-smtx offerings are presented in partnership with San Marcos Parks and Recreation and the San Marcos Public Library as well as other local venues (e.g., Cheatham Street Warehouse, Sunset Bowling). During the Covid-19 pandemic, LLL-smtx successfully moved to on-line learning, drawing participants from throughout Central Texas and several states. Current offerings are now a mix of in-person and on-line learning.

LLL-smtx does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.

Advisory Council

 

Marianne Reese, Founder and Director

Marianne is a life-long educator. In public schools, she served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and superintendent. Moving to Texas State University, Marianne taught courses in the Educational Leadership program and retired as chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Marianne was honored by the University as Associate Professor Emerita of Educational Administration.

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Becky Duval Reese, Associate Director
Becky served as Director of the El Paso Museum of Art from 1991-2005, providing world-class art experiences and promoting community inclusion. Her achievements resulted in a museum nationally recognized for the strength of its collections, its dynamic public programming, and its impressive new building. Becky was inducted into the El Paso Women’s Hall of Fame and received numerous civic awards and honors. She was a board member for UTEP’s Lifelong Learning Institute and has served on The Wittliff’s Collections’ Advisory Council since 2017.

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​Stephanie Korcheck, Assistant Director

With over 30 years of policymaking, teaching, and program experience in education-related government and nonprofit organizations, Stephanie acquired expertise in policymaking, board development, advocacy, strategic communications, and grant writing. Stephanie is LLL-smtx’s webmaster and has facilitated several courses. She also serves as a citizen member on the San Marcos Police Chief’s Advisory Panel.

Susan Beebe, Secretary

During her 40-year career as a professional educator, Sue taught English and communication studies while co-authoring five college-level textbooks. Now retired from the Department of English at Texas State University, Sue continues her work as a textbook author. She is also an avid reader and enjoys exploring new topics and ideas in LLL-smtx courses.


Wayne Schurter, Treasurer

Wayne served for 40 years at all levels of public education in the Midwest, retiring as a Chicago-area superintendent. He was appointed a National Defense Education Act Fellow and is a Certified Public School Business Official. Wayne has served on the San Marcos Senior Citizen Advisory Board for seven years with five years as Chair. After his wife, the love of Wayne’s life is Bonnie, a Gordon Setter he raised and trained from a puppy.

Jane Hughson

Jane is a long-time San Marcos resident. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University and retired in 2015 after 33 years of employment at Texas State University. Jane has a long history of service to the San Marcos community through her work in both the nonprofit and government sectors. She has served as President of the Heritage Association of San Marcos, Hays County Area Food Bank, and Leadership San Marcos. She served two terms on the San Marcos City Council from 1996-2002, and returned as a council member in 2014. In 2018 she was elected Mayor of San Marcos and is currently in her third term.

Patsy Pohl
Patsy is a longtime resident of San Marcos, having come here as a college freshman and never leaving. She was a Senior Lecturer in Texas State’s Department of English and once served as President of the Texas State Alumni Association. Currently, Pat is a member of the San Marcos Cemetery Commission and the Brackenridge Club.

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