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 Angela Pritchett | May 16, 2024 | Organization Updates
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. Terri...
by Terri E. Barnes | Apr 7, 2024 | Organization Updates
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...
by Terri E. Barnes | Jan 18, 2024 | Organization Updates
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...
by Angela Pritchett | Nov 29, 2023 | Organization Updates
Lead to Read KC is pleased to announce that Terri E. Barnes will join our Leadership Team as Interim Executive Director, effective January 1, 2024. Current Executive Director Pauly Hart is stepping down after eight years of dedicated service. Barnes is ideal to serve...
by Angela Pritchett | Nov 28, 2023 | Organization Updates
As we say goodbye to Pauly Hart, Executive Director of Lead to Read KC, there’s a mix of emotions – appreciation, achievement, and anticipation, just to name a few. For the past eight years, her unwavering dedication to improving children’s reading skills has been the...
