by Angela Pritchett | Dec 2, 2024 | Mentor Tips, Volunteer Spotlight
As a child in the former Yugoslavia, Violeta Magee admits that she was not much of a reader but when she moved to the United States reading became a way to improve her communications. “This is when I started reading A LOT, once I began to learn the English language....
by Angela Pritchett | Sep 12, 2024 | Volunteer Spotlight
Mention Lead to Read KC in a crowded room and it’s likely two or three people will proudly exclaim ”I’m a Reading Mentor!” Ask them why they volunteer and you’re likely to hear, “It feels like I’m making a difference.” That’s exactly what Lisa Phillips says about the...
by Angela Pritchett | Aug 25, 2024 | Volunteer Spotlight
When Linda Zesch heard about Lead to Read KC from Rotary Club 13, she was immediately drawn to the program because of her concerns about the literacy crisis. “In grade school I loved reading and now I really believe I can help kids love it too.” says Linda. She...
by Angela Pritchett | Jun 28, 2024 | Volunteer Spotlight
Our Book Collectors initiative is off to a great start with more than a dozen, and still growing, organizations, companies or individuals gathering new and like-new children’s books for Lead to Read KC. This consistent stream of donated materials helps us fill...
by Angela Pritchett | May 15, 2024 | Children's Development, Volunteer Spotlight
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...
by Angela Pritchett | Apr 11, 2024 | Volunteer Spotlight
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...
