Favorite Memories from 2018 - 2019 Tutors
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For the past 16 years, Reading Power has been blessed to work with hundreds of dedicated volunteers who tutor children in the schools we serve. Their kindness and compassion, in combination with our academic program, is making a profound impact on struggling readers.
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What were the highlights of your tutoring experience this year?
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Tutors Needed to Expand Programming
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Reading Power is expanding its program in the coming school year and will need additional tutors to serve an increasing number of students. If you’re interested in working with young children to help them unleash the power of reading and writing, please consider becoming a Reading Power Tutor.
If you know someone who might be interested, feel free to invite them to the kickoff meeting on September 4, or email Director of Programs Lisa Bulzoni at
lbulzoni@readingpowerinc.org
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Save the Date: Tutor Kickoff Meeting September 4, 1–2:30 p.m.
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We look forward to seeing all returning and new tutors at our Kick-Off Meeting on September 4, 2019, 1–2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, Fellowship Hall, 700 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest.
We will be sharing highlights of this past year as well as updates for the coming year. Visit with fellow tutors and staff that you have missed since May and get ready for the new year!
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Tutor Training Dates for 2019-2020
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All new tutors are required to attend three different training sessions: Foundations of Literacy, Foundations of Reading Power, and Onsite Training. These sessions will be held at the North Chicago Public Library, and are offered multiple times for your convenience.
Foundations of Literacy
(new tutors choose one session to attend)
September 5: 8:30-11:30, or 12:00-3:00
September 10: 8:30-11:30
September 11: 8:30 -11:30, or 12:00-3:00
Foundations of Reading Power
(new tutors choose one session to attend)
September 9: 8:30-11:30, or 12:00-3:00
September 10: 12:00-3:00
September 11: 8:30-11:30, or 12:00-3:00
Onsite Training:
Dates and times are specific to each tutoring site; specific information will be provided at the Kickoff Meeting on September 4.
Returning tutors
must attend one of the onsite training sessions at their assigned tutoring location. All are welcome to attend either or both Foundations Trainings as well.
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Reading Power Inspires Self Confidence
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By Volunteer Tutor Koula Kanne
Reading Power is successful not only in helping students increase their fluency in reading, comprehension and writing abilities; but also in achieving something
very unique: enabling students to believe in themselves, believe that they are somebody of worth; and that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to do.
Tutors provide one-to-one attention to each student. It is a unique experience as the student realizes that this adult is there for him or her only. The adult believes in the student’s ability to achieve success in reading and writing skills.
Tutors expect more from students, and they get more. Students are positively rewarded by expressions like: “How did you figure that out, that was not easy but you did it!” (Often delivered with a high five and an enormous smile!)
After tutoring children with Reading Power for the past three years, my husband, daughter and I witnessed something amazing happening with our students. Initially, they came to us apprehensive. But by midyear, they were flying high with confidence, self-respect, and a belief in themselves. By midyear, many of our students began verbalizing, “I want to be a teacher, a doctor, an author, a fireman,
a veterinarian,” or other profession. One of our students wrote to her mother, “I will study hard. I will work hard, and I will become a doctor.”
Reading Power empowers our young students to become self-confident children
who, in turn, can become productive American citizens, and leaders of our
country who are democratic, kind and civil.
Above: Koula Kanne, far right, with her family of Reading Power tutors!
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Join Us for the Lake Forest Day Parade, August 7!
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gust 7
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Please join us for a fun morning of fellowship as we march in the Lake Forest Day parade on Wednesday, August 7! Feel free to meet us at Egg Harbor at 8:00 a.m. before the parade for breakfast, or at our assigned spot in line. The parade steps off at 10 a.m.
NEW Reading Power t-shirts will be provided to all. Please RSVP to Daniela at
info@readingpowerinc.org
. All friends and fans of Reading Power are invited!
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Foster the Promise of Literacy!
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Reading Power Is Moving!
Reading Power is seeking new office space to house our growing staff and program. We are seeking 600-700 square feet of office space near the Lake Forest / Lake Bluff / North Chicago communities. Can you help? Contact:
marralochiatto@gmail.com
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Reading Power Is Also Hiring!
We have been blessed with success these past 16 years, and are seeking two new staff members to help us continue to grow: a
Director of Development and an Office Manager
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Click here
for information and job descriptions.
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Thanks to First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest
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Our special thanks to the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest for being a lifelong friend and mission partner of Reading Power. It was at the church that cofounders Mary Jane Hender and Dr. Gordon Butcher created the idea and curriculum for Reading Power 16 years ago. And the First Presbyterian Church and its members have remained strong supporters ever since, becoming tutors, Board Members and donors.
As we enter a new year of tutoring, we thank the First Presbyterian Church for its many contributions over the years. Together, we are fostering the promise of literacy every day for young children.
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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 second 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
Marra Lochiatto, MBA, Vice Chair
Germaine Arnson
Ann Bates, EdD
Kathleen Cowie
John Davidson
Mark Goodman, JD
Mary Jane Hender, EdD
Todd Litzsinger
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Melinda Mooney
Beverly Raudabaugh, MBA
Frank Sibley
Nancy Smith, CPA, CMA
Mary Weber
Tom Wood
George Zorich
Rev. Dr. Gordon Butcher, DMin, Emeritus
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Reading Power Program Staff
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Lisa Bulzoni, MEd, Director of Programs
Daniela Cruz, Administrative Assistant
Joanie Alley, MSEd, Assistant Site Coordinator
Sue Butman, MSEd, Assistant Site Coordinator
Julie Collishaw, MA, Site Coordinator
Kristin Fine, MEd, Site Coordinator
Andrea Glickman, MAEd, Site Coordinator
Marla Guziec, BS, Site Coordinator
Mary Jane Hender, EdD, Site Coordinator
Cathy Keller, BS, Site Coordinator
Jenny Kronauer, BS, Assistant Site Coordinator
Joy McGreevy, BA, Site Coordinator
Cathy Plate, MSEd, Assistant Site Coordinator
Kay Roller, Volunteer Site Coordinator
Marion Schmidt, BS, Site Coordinator
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