by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jan 9, 2025 | Children's Development, Organization Updates, Statistics
It’s a new year! If I’m honest, the onset of a New Year used to bring me an interesting mix of enthusiasm and anxiety. You see, I’m a sucker for a shiny new planner, a set of fine-tip pens, and big goals. I love dreaming big, setting intentions, and channeling my...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Dec 2, 2024 | Children's Development, Statistics
As we enter the final month of 2024, I’m reflecting on the past six months in my role as Executive Director of Lead to Read KC. On my first day back in May, my oldest daughter sweetly asked me what I was most excited about. I told her the truth: I was excited to help...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Oct 10, 2024 | Children's Development
Does October get you in the spirit for warm (maybe pumpkin flavored) beverages, cozy sweatshirts, and making more time for reading? Me too. You should see my to-be read stack! Through incredible community support, we are currently approaching 1,600 volunteers across...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Sep 13, 2024 | Children's Development, Uncategorized
While the temperatures might still be making some of us sweat, for me, it’s officially fall; leaves are turning hues of red, Halloween candy is tempting us from the shelves, and students across Kansas City are meeting their Reading Mentors. Every week, 1,400 members...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jul 17, 2024 | Children's Development, Statistics
The month of July comes with impact reports on the past year and ambitious plans for the next year. For me, it always feels important to pause and pull up, to think about the big picture and how our impact is adding color to the picture we’re all trying to craft. For...
