by TeamReadUser | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Mae Dela Cruz My journey at Team Read started when I was in Elementary School. I was in third grade when I remember being told that I had to start going to an after-school program where I would practice my reading, as English was my second language. For the rest of...
by TeamReadUser | Oct 15, 2025 | Impact, Tutor Stories
It’s the first day of Team Read coach training and teens are gathered on Zoom, using a “mood meter” to share how they feel. Looking at a collage of different sheep, each coach chooses a sheep that they find most relatable in the moment. They put their answers in the...
by TeamReadAdmin | Sep 16, 2025 | Events
We hope you’ll join us for a festive fall event to launch Team Read’s school year programs! All ages are welcome. Free to attend, no RSVP is necessary. Books and funds donated through this event will set readers and coaches up for success in the...
by TeamReadAdmin | Aug 19, 2025 | Newsletter Archives, Success Stories, Tutor Stories
Finding My Voice When I first started this internship, I was nervous. I showed up to my first Zoom meeting in a white button-down shirt, unsure of what to expect, only to realize everyone else was in casual clothes. I barely spoke. My voice was quiet. But...
by TeamReadAdmin | Aug 19, 2025 | Executive Director Reflections
Recently, while taking a walk, I was struck by the beauty of a multicolored tree in my neighborhood. After taking in the hues of green, yellow, orange, and red, I was hit with the realization that fall is right around the corner! With every changing season, I’m...
by TeamReadAdmin | Jun 25, 2025 | Events
Team Read Literacy Day 2025 was a success! On Sunday, June 15th, Team Read and the Beacon Hill Library hosted over 100 friends and family to celebrate the start of summer. Readers, coaches, parents and Team Read community members joined us to learn about reading...
by TeamReadAdmin | Apr 22, 2025 | Alumni Stories, Impact, Tutor Stories
By Israr Rukun Team Read has been one of the most formative leadership experiences of my life—though I will be the first to admit that I did not necessarily go into it with a heart of gold and a do-gooder’s need for righteousness. Instead, my initial reasons for...
by TeamReadAdmin | Apr 22, 2025 | Alumni Stories, Coach Corner, Impact, Newsletter Archives, Tutor Stories
Since 1998, over 13,000 local teens have gained valuable work and life experience as Team Read coaches. Among them are Ruby, now a Washington State employee, and her daughter Angela, who is a reading coach at Hazel Valley Elementary in the Highline School district....
by TeamReadAdmin | Apr 1, 2025 | Monthly Themes
Spring has sprung, and April at Team Read is a busy and exciting time. Readers have worked hard to develop foundational skills and grow their confidence. Now it’s time to put it all together with our annual Read-a-Thon! Each reader has a goal to read at least 30...
by TeamReadAdmin | Mar 7, 2025 | Coach Corner, Newsletter Archives, Tutor Stories
By Charlie Moon, Team Read intern from the Bush School Teen coaches are the backbone of Team Read, as they are the ones who work in close contact with student readers. They work with the kids twice a week to build confidence and spark joy and love for...
