by TeamReadUser | Dec 11, 2017 | Newsletter Archives
In this two-part series, we talk with literacy coaches Jeri Harris and Wanda Lofton about their experience working with Team Read and what has inspired them to continue this important work for so many years. What’s different about working with teen tutors...
by TeamReadUser | Nov 21, 2017 | Newsletter Archives
Team Read has expanded in its 20th school year, adding new schools and program sites in Seattle and Highline Public Schools. Team Read is serving students at 13 sites this year. “I keep coming back to Team Read because I like how the kids are energetic and ready to...
by TeamReadUser | Nov 20, 2017 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
Job Title and Company Academic Advisor, Seattle University Team Read Experience 2002-03: Reading coach atat Beacon Hill Elementary School When I found out that I could be paid for doing what I enjoyed, which for 16-year-old me was working with children, I immediately...
by TeamReadUser | Nov 20, 2017 | Newsletter Archives
In this two-part series, we talk with literacy coaches Jeri Harris and Wanda Lofton about their experience working with Team Read and what has inspired them to continue this important work for so many years. “I’ve had the privilege of working with Wanda and Jeri for...
by TeamReadUser | Nov 20, 2017 | Newsletter Archives
Imagine being in 3rd grade and believing that you cannot become a good reader because you’ve been struggling since kindergarten. You dread being asked to read aloud in class. Or, imagine how stressful it could feel to try and learn English and learn to read at the...