by TeamReadAdmin | Jun 9, 2023 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
In a recent conversation about working in education, Edissa Jaramillo was asked “Where did it all start for you?” Edissa, a teacher in the Highline School District, thought back to her time in high school, a time when Team Read was still in its early years. In high...
by TeamReadAdmin | Dec 14, 2022 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
One day in eighth grade, Sakura Kishiro walked into her school’s music room to listen to a presentation about joining Team Read as a reading coach. She was immediately excited about the opportunity to start gaining some work experience and Team Read sounded like a...
by TeamReadUser | Aug 22, 2022 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives, Success Stories, Tutor Stories
In 1995, John Stanford, a decorated United States Army Major General, was serving as Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools. Popular, charismatic, and insistent that excellence in public education is possible, he quickly engaged the local philanthropic community in...
by TeamReadUser | Aug 22, 2022 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
Our 2022 Back to School Book Drive is now on, and we need your help. Support our young readers by purchasing a book from our Amazon Wish List or donating today! Team Read officially kicked off our annual Back-to-School Book Drive last week with a fantastic volunteer...
by TeamReadUser | Jun 28, 2022 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
When Hillary U, Director, Executive and Internal Communications for Salesforce’s Security Team, learned the company’s Chief Trust Officer was passionate about literacy volunteer opportunities for the company’s employees, she did some research. “I went in search of...
by TeamReadUser | Oct 20, 2021 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives
Job Title: EntrepreneurReading Coach: 2001-2004 (Bailey Gatzert Elementary) Team Read Board Member: 2010 – 2013 As a teen, Kacie volunteered as a Team Read reading coach to elementary school students before earning her BA in Communications from Seattle Pacific...
