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
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...
New Team Read Site Coordinator Part of Education Dynasty
Interview with Shari Howard-Powell, Teacher and Team Read Site Coordinator at Thurgood Marshall Elementary What do you enjoy most about being a Site Coordinator for Team Read? Team Read is great! Our kids need this program. I love the enthusiasm of the students and...
Team Read Alumnus: Marvin Eng
Job Title/Company: Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Reading Coach: September 2006 - June 2009 Team Read Ambassador: September 2009 - June 2010 Fun Fact: Marvin is the third person in his family to work for Team Read. His two older...
Learning about Pocahontas, one word at a time
Second grader Ruwayda started Team Read this fall reading a year below grade level. She was very shy and quiet with her reading coach, high school student, Isatou. When Ruwayda read, Isatou had to lean forward just to hear the words. Four weeks into the program,...
Christine’s Story
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...
I Would Make a Good Reading Mentor Because…
As part of the Team Read reading mentor/coach application process, candidates must write an essay that explains why they would be a good reading coach. As always, we received many great responses, so it was hard to choose just one to share. Below is an essay written...
Excited to Meet You!
Kimhieng was so excited to meet her Team Read coach, she could barely sit in her seat. “I told my dad, I want to do Team Read! I’m so happy to do Team Read! I’m so happy to see my tutor!” Melody, Kimhieng’s coach, did her best to contain this enthusiasm. “I want to...
Friday Nite Career Panel & Networking Event
On Friday, October 21st, we hosted an exciting event at Social Venture Partners to kick off the newly-formed Team Read Alumni Network. Former reading coaches had the opportunity to participate in a discussion with local business professionals, as they talked about...
Nearly 500 Local Teens Apply to Team Read
Seattle teens are excited to help young readers succeed! This fall, Team Read received 490 reading coach applications from 8th graders and high school students.Teens completed applications that included an essay and reference signatures from their teachers, as well as...
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