Come See Team Read in Action!

by | Mar 13, 2017 | Newsletter Archives

For a dose of fun and inspiration, visit the program and see the impact of your support in “real time.” By meeting students and talking with school and Team Read staff, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the work you are supporting is impacting students, teens,...

Partners We Love: Corey Goldstein

by | Feb 1, 2017 | Newsletter Archives

Every year, hundreds of community partners help Team Read to be a success. This month, we spoke with one of our long-time supporters, Corey Goldstein, a counselor at Franklin High School who helps Team Read to thrive throughout the school year. Corey refers students...

A Coach’s Commitment

by | Feb 1, 2017 | Newsletter Archives

The heart and impact of Team Read is reflected in Akiko’s story. Akiko began her journey with Team Read as a student reader in 2nd grade. In 4th grade she had the reading skills and confidence to join the Team Read Reading Leaders program and tutored first graders at...

Highline Superintendent Visits Team Read

by | Jan 12, 2017 | Newsletter Archives

Highline Team Read teen coaches and their 2nd and 3rd grade readers at Hazel Valley Elementary were excited to welcome Superintendent Susan Enfield and Chief Curriculum & Instruction Officer Cathy Thompson, when they visited the program on January 5th. The...

Team Read Alumna: Rachel DeCordoba

by | Nov 28, 2016 | Alumni Stories

Job Title/Company: Analyst at Environment International Ltd. (recent UW grad, B.S. Environmental Science & Resource Management) Team Read Experience: Reading coach for 3 years, 2008-2011 (Madrona and Leschi Elementary) Ambassador for 1 year, 2010-2011 (Leschi...

Christine’s Story

by | Nov 21, 2016 | Newsletter Archives

Christine’s first language was Cantonese and as an elementary student learning English she struggled with reading. In 8th grade she applied to be a reading coach. “I wanted to give back to kids who were like me,” she said. Christine was also excited to join her...