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We Found Our Champion
As I wrap up my time with Lead to Read KC, I am reminded of the incredible experience I’ve had over the past few months learning more and attempting to better understand the literacy landscape and why we have had such a challenge with literacy over the years. I’ve had the privilege of meeting and… Read More
Angela Pritchett • May 16, 2024Mentor Moment
Stringing Together Words and Cups Recently Mike McGuire’s sessions as a Reading Mentor at Genesis School inspired him to get creative. His student often brought a book on science experiments for them to read. In particular McGuire could tell the “2 cups and a string walkie-talkie” really intrigued the second grader. Once he found out… Read More
Angela Pritchett • May 10, 2024Reading at the Center of It All
Jamie Morrow Nelson might be new to Lead to Read KC but she’s already figured out why being a Reading Mentor is so meaningful. She started reading at Center Elementary in South Kansas City’s Center School District at the beginning of 2024 and already loves it. “While reading is key, the most important thing is… Read More
Angela Pritchett • April 11, 2024Welcome Dr. Collier
It’s Women’s History Month and I hope you are enjoying the flood of messages on empowerment, accomplishment, and praise for so many women in our community, and across the globe who are doing wonderful things. As we celebrate Women’s History month, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate time to welcome Dr. Jennifer Collier, Superintendent… Read More
Angela Pritchett • March 12, 2024Community Service Around the Clock
Lead to Read KC offers so many different opportunities for volunteers and Laura Logan has made the most of them all. She started as a Reading Mentor in 2018 after hearing about the program through her job at Hallmark and over the past six years she has added book distribution and community outreach to her… Read More
Angela Pritchett • March 1, 2024Coping Through Reading
“The child that is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel it’s warmth.” African Proverb As I reflect on the recent tragedy following the Super Bowl parade, this quote comes to mind. I am also thinking about all of the little people, and how their brains may be processing what happened.… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Feb. 16, 2024Reading Makes Us Better Humans
Ashley Berndt and Amy Haynes, two passionate Reading Mentors with Lead to Read KC, share not only a common bond in their love for reading but they also share reading with a student at Crossroads Academy Quality Hill. Both began volunteering in 2018 and over the past year have been alternating weekly reading sessions with… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Feb. 14, 2024Happy New Year!
I absolutely love the anticipation of the New Year and all of the possibilities it presents. You know the drill; weight loss, save money, spend more time with family and friends, eat healthier, drink more water and the list goes on. As a new member of the Lead to Read KC family, I am excited… Read More
ltradmin • Jan. 18, 2024Mentoring beyond the page
Six years, countless stories, and one unwavering belief: “Connection first, always!” says Reading Mentor Alix Carruth.
Angela Pritchett • Jan. 15, 2024Reading Runs in the Family
We love that old saying, “The family that reads together, leads together,” or is that how it goes? Let’s just say that with our creative twist of the proverb, the father and daughter duo William Wallace and Sasche Robinson are a perfect case in point. Wallace, a Community Support Division Commander for the Kansas City,… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Dec. 11, 2023