Bristol Borough AOC Appoints Grundy Library Director to Board of Directors

The Academic Oversight Committee, referred to as AOC, a non-profit organization focused on delivering academic and enrichment support and STEAM programming to all Bristol Borough public and parochial schools, announced the appointment of Megan Marks, Director of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, to its Board of Directors.

Marks brings 10 years of professional librarian experience focused on community engagement and youth development to the role.

In this position, Marks will help guide the AOC’s strategic growth, building a bridge amongst the administrators and educators at all Bristol Borough schools. As a librarian, Marks understands the role of an academic coach and collaborating as a community learning partner to elevate the link between a library and schools delivering enriching and innovative knowledge to inspire minds.

“We are thrilled to welcome Megan Marks to the AOC Board” said Mary Gesualdi, AOC Board President. “Her deep commitment to lifelong learning and proven track record at the Grundy Library will be invaluable as we continue to enrich classroom instruction and the after-school programming.”

Marks has served as Director of Margaret R.  Memorial Library since 2025.

During her tenure, the library has experienced a 50 percent increase in the Summer Reading Program.

“I am honored to join the AOC Board,” said Marks. “Libraries and after-school programs share a common goal: providing safe spaces for children to grow, learn, and thrive. I look forward to working with the AOC to create new opportunities for our youth.”

Marks earned a Master of Library and Information Science from Pennsylvania Western University. She is an active member of the Pennsylvania Library Association and the American Library Association. Her contributions to these organizations have inspired colleagues across the region and the nation, positioning Grundy Library as a vital, responsive resource for Bristol Borough and beyond.