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 | 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...
