August brings a stillness in the air. The days become a little shorter, the sunsets glow in streaks of pink and orange, and a tinge of sadness creeps in
as we enjoy the final stretch of summer.
But excitement builds at Reading Power as we begin our 16th year of tutoring children! Reading Power staff have been hard at work planning a fantastic school year that will include our expansion into two new schools, and a 15th Anniversary Celebration fundraiser on October 18 to fuel our expansion. We hope that you will join us in some way - as a supporter, as a tutor, as a guest at our 15th. Together, we are fostering the promise of literacy for the next generation of leaders.
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Reading Power to Expand to Two New Schools!
Reading Power is excited to announce our expansion into two new schools
in the 2018-2019 school year! We will bring our one-to-one literacy program to children in the LEARN 10 Charter School in North Chicago beginning in September, and Shiloh School in Zion beginning in January.
"Reading Power has grown methodically and steadily since 2003," says CEO Kathy McFarland. "Because of the generous donations of time, talent, and
treasure by vo
lunteer tutors and sponsors, we are ready to bring on two new schools in our communities that so desperately could benefit from our help."
Reading Power will hold our annual kickoff organizational meeting with current and prospective tutors on Wednesday, September 5 from 9:30 - 11:30 at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest.
We encourage anyone who might be interested in tutoring to join us and bring a friend! There are many little aspiring readers who need our help. And with our expansion, we are in need of additional volunteer tutors.
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"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited."
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Tutor a Child. Change Two Lives.
Throughout
the 2017-2018 school year, 191 Reading Power volunteer tutors worked with more than 465 prekindergarten, kindergarten, first, and second grade students. By the end of the year, these young readers and writers had learned valuable skills in reading, word recognition, problem solving, comprehension, and
engaged in daily conversations regarding books they had read.
 We hope you'll consider joining us as a tutor! Everyone is welcome and prior teaching/tutoring experience is not necessary.
- Initial and ongoing training is provided by educators.
- Lesson plans are waiting for you when you arrive for the day.
- Flexible dates and time commitments are available (from one hour per week with prekindergarten children, to three hours per week when tutoring kindergarten, first, and second grade children).
Sound exciting? It is! If you're interested in learning more, email Director of Programs Lisa Bulzoni by
clicking here
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Tickets on Sale Now!
Our 15th Anniversary Event Steering and Host Committees are hard at work planning a fabulous evening of celebration on October 18! We hope you're planning to join us.
Tickets and sponsorships are available now.
Email and printed invitations will be delivered in early September.
Special Thanks to our Host Committee!
(in formation)
Peg Determan and Lance Balk
Sheila and John Cavalaris
Michelle and Phil Corse
Kathleen and James Cowie
Amy and John Davidson
Karol and Bob Karlblom
Betsy and Andrew Rosenfield
Robin and Sandy Stuart
Tracy and Dave Tolmie
Anne and Dewey Winebrenner
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Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors!
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Platinum Sponsors
BMO Harris Bank
Forest & Bluff
Mary Jane and Gig Hender
Karol and Bob Karlblom
Kathy and Bob McFarland
Diane Quinn
Betsy and Andrew Rosenfield
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BCU
Kathleen and James Cowie
Determan Balk Family Foundation
Follett Corporation
Jelly Belly Candy Company
Melinda and Dave Mooney
Beverly and Joe Raudabaugh
Silver Sponsors
Betsy and William Conrad
Covergint Technologies
The Gamache Family
Smith Research, Inc
Heather and Patrick Thornton
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Reading Power Honored at Lake Forest Day!
Reading Power was honored to participate as a Parade Marshall at this year's Lake Forest Day, sponsored by the American Legion Post 264. The Lake Forest Day parade, which has occurred on the first Wednesday of August for the past 110 years, is a favorite among Reading Power friends and tutors since it is usually our first chance to catch up before beginning another rewarding year of tutoring.
Thanks to all who participated to help us spread the word about Reading Power!
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Our Mission
Working in partnership with underserved schools,
Reading Power provides one-to-one tutoring during the school day
for children in prekindergarten through 2nd grade.
Our mission is to accelerate children's literacy learning,
and to develop in them a love of reading and writing.
All children deserve to reach their intellectual potential.
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Reading Power Board of Directors
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Kathy McFarland, PhD, Chairman, CEO
Germaine Arnson
Ann Bates, EdD
Kathleen Cowie
John Davidson
Mark Goodman, JD
Mary Jane Hender, EdD
Todd Litzsinger
Marra Lochiatto
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Melinda Mooney
Beverly Raudabaugh, MBA
Betsy B. Rosenfield
Frank Sibley
Nancy Smith, CPA, CMA
Mary Weber
Tom Wood
Rev. Dr. Gordon Butcher, DMin, Emeritus
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Reading Power Education Staff
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Lisa Bulzoni, MEd
Joannie Alley, MSEd
Sue Butman, MSEd
Julie Collishaw, MA
Andrea Glickman, MAEd
Marla Guziec, BS
Cathy Keller, BS
Joy McGreevey, BA
Marion Schmidt, BS
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Program Director
Alexander Professional Tutor
Forrestal Professional Tutor
Beulah Park Site Coordinator
Forrestal Site Coordinator
Forrestal Site Coordinator
Beulah Park Professional Tutor
Early Childhood Center Site Coordinator
Alexander Site Coordinator
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Stay Connected
with Reading Power
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736 N. Western Avenue, Suite 226
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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