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 TeamReadAdmin | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
When you visit a Team Read site, you’ll meet elementary school students and teen coaches with a variety of life experiences. You’ll meet some students who are new to this country, and others who have lived here their entire lives. You’ll hear a variety of languages...
by TeamReadAdmin | Feb 1, 2025 | Monthly Themes, Uncategorized
Welcome to February, where a love of reading is in the air! This month, our readers and coaches are focusing on fluency to increase comprehension. Fluency involves reading words accurately, reading at an appropriate speed and not racing to the end of a page, and...
by TeamReadUser | Sep 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fall is an exciting time of year at Team Read! We’re packing up supplies, training our coaches, and getting ready to start reading after school! Join other Team Read supporters for an afternoon of volunteering and learning more about how Team Read operates. ...
by TeamReadAdmin | Mar 28, 2024 | Other, Uncategorized
Dear friends, I am writing to share my thanks with you all as I prepare to move on from Team Read as we move into summer. As you can imagine, this was not an easy decision, but I feel the time is right, both for myself and the organization. I came to Team Read six...
by TeamReadAdmin | Mar 28, 2024 | Other, Uncategorized
We recently shared the news that our Executive Director, Melissa Pailthorp, has made the decision to step down from her role later this year. Melissa has been a transformational force for Team Read, and while we, as the Board of Directors, support her decision and...
