
Life Long Learners
Academy of Learning in Retirement is an all-volunteer organization which provides opportunities for lifelong
learning with social and community engagement.
Academy of Learning in Retirement (ALIR) Classes are located On-Campus at the NEISD
Community Education Building, 8750 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217
On-Line classes are conducted via ZOOM
For brochures or questions, please call or email Willson Donovan, ALIR Facilitator
210-407-0167 alir@neisd.net


2025-26 Council
ALIR is a 501.c3 non-profit Educational Service for Seniors providing
life-long learning in a social setting and actively involved in community volunteerism.

ALIR is governed by a Council of members comprised of eleven volunteers and elected to two-year terms, according to the by-laws. Current Council members and Officers are Michael Burns (Chairman), Tom Colburn (Treasurer), Linda Comeaux (Vice Chair/Marketing), Don Gadberry (Scholarships), Julia Lerma, Julie Nyren, Steve Rutledge, Bernard Rauch, Paul Cavazos (Photographer), Anna Hoelting, and Estela Royal (Secretary).
ALIR Heroes: Council, Volunteer Instructors, Willson Donovan/ALIR Facilitator, Cathy Brillson-Leonard/Catalog Production, Kelleigh Lewis/Curriculum Coordinator Barbara Maphet/Rodney Brown, Publisher: THE ALIRIAN
Website Committee: Adrien Frank, Diane Montalvo, Kelleigh Lewis, Barbara Maphet,
Rodney Brown, Linda Comeaux, Mike Burns, Paul Cavazos





Anna Hoelting
Bernard Rauch



