by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, Blog 2025, Children's Development
The picture we often have of reading is rather inert: sitting still, a book in hand, and maybe a dog curled up on our lap. However, I have always experienced reading as anything but passive. It is an action-filled act, a journey that connects us to community, history,...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog, Blog 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 | Blog, Blog 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 | Blog, Blog 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 | Blog, Blog 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...
