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“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...
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...
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...
Six years, countless stories, and one unwavering belief: “Connection first, always!” says Reading Mentor Alix Carruth. She has seen firsthand how a consistent presence makes a big impact in the lives of others, especially...
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...
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...