School is wrapping up, but Reading Power's programming continues... |
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Reading Power's six-week summer session begins June 22, 2021, with 58 tutors volunteering for summer programming. The summer session will be offered to current kindergarten, first, and second grade Reading Power students so they can continue to make growth through the summer. This is typically a time of learning loss for students and Reading Power is committed to keeping students moving forward. |
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Thank You to our Staff and Tutors |
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Reading Power's academic school year wraps up on May 21st. We want to thank our 14 dedicated educational staff members and our 115 volunteer tutors. From virtual to hybrid learning, you have helped us bring reading intervention to over 110 Lake County students this academic year. |
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As the school year draws to a close, the first and second grade Reading Power programs are busy with an annual tradition: Writer’s Workshop, where students author their own books or letters. The program focuses on the principle that the best way to become a better writer is by being actively engaged in writing. This means giving students ample time to write, reflect on what they are writing, and give evidence that they are growing and changing as a writer.
The program is a huge hit with both students and tutors. "Six months into the Reading Power program, it’s a nice change of pace. It gives students a new writing experience and it’s empowering for students to read their own words," says Joanie Alley, Assistant Site Coordinator at LEARN 10. It also gives tutors a chance to deepen their connections to their students. "The topics students choose to write about are often those closest to their hearts; their families, favorite activities, or budding interests. It offers tutors a real window into their students' lives," added Marion Schmidt, Site Coordinator at LEARN 10.
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Writer’s Workshop culminates in Author’s Day where the students share their writing with classmates and their tutors. Like most things this year, Author's Day will happen over Zoom, but that doesn’t lessen the excitement. "Students are excited to have become authors and to have a hardback book that they wrote as the final output. The project offers a real sense of accomplishment for students to feel valued and proud of their work," Marion concluded. |
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No matter where you shop, you can help us foster the promise of literacy by making the most of these incredible opportunities. |
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Target
Visit Target Circle to learn how you can help direct Target’s giving to benefit Reading Power and the communities we serve. Every vote counts and will help us get the maximum donation possible from Target.
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Market Station Pop-Up
Stop by the Lake Forest Station pop-up shop on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11 AM – 5 PM through Saturday, June 19. Come shop for unique gifts from many Lake Forest non profits, including Reading Power!
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Walgreens
Sign up for My Walgreens and search for Reading Power under the ‘60045’ zip code of charitable partners. Every vote counts to help us receive a portion of the available funds from Walgreens.
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Last month Reading Power hosted a Virtual Open House at North Chicago’s LEARN 6 and LEARN 10 schools. Visitors observed Reading Power’s curricula in action as volunteer tutors worked with first grade students during their morning sessions.
Attendees ranged from current and potential corporate donors, educators, and community leaders. All shared their enthusiasm with Reading Power’s virtual programming and the one-to-one connections made with students during this most critical time.
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Reading Power in the Press |
Reading Power was proud to have been part of Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business' forward-thinking Capstone Project in 2020.
Click HERE to read more about the project.
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New Board Member Announcement |
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Rob Davis, JD, MBA
Partner, DLA Piper
The Reading Power Board is excited to welcome Rob Davis. Rob joined the Reading Power Board in 2021. Rob is a Partner and Vice-Chair of the Private Equity Group/Midwest at DLA Piper focusing on private equity leveraged buyouts, mergers, and acquisitions. Rob earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and JD and MBA from the University of Georgia.
Before joining Reading Power’s Board, Rob was an active member of Bernie’s Book Bank Board for six years. Rob brings a passion and familiarity to the Board, as his wife Brooke is a Reading Power kindergarten tutor and virtually tutors students twice a week from their shared home office.
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There's Still Time! Sponsor a North Chicago Family for Drive-In Movie Night
Reading Power will host a Fun Family Literacy Event at Lincolnshire’s Loft 21 on Sunday, May 23, 2021, to kick off summer programming. Families will watch Disney’s family film “Coco” and enjoy a pizza party during the socially safe drive-in event.
DONATE HERE to sponsor a North Chicago family’s night out for $40 per car.
Please join us in DOING MORE together to give back to North Chicago families!
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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
Kathleen Cowie, Secretary
Jim Young, MBA, Treasurer
Ann Bates, EdD
John Davidson
Rob Davis, JD, MBA
Suzanne Surkamer Dobbins
Mary Jane Hender, EdD
Todd Litzsinger
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Rahul Malhotra, MBA
Melinda Mooney
Jacalyn Ramdin-Johnson, MBA
Beverly Raudabaugh, MBA
Frank Sibley
Arthur Turner
Mary Weber, MA
Tom Wood
Rev. Dr. Gordon Butcher, DMin, Emeritus
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Reading Power Program Staff |
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Lisa Bulzoni, MEd, Director of Programs
Kate Burke, BS, Marketing and Communications Manager
Daniela Cruz, Program Assistant
Nancy Duffy, Resource Development Manager
Joanie Alley, MSEd, Assistant Site Coordinator
Katie Burdiak, BA, 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
Joy McGreevy, BA, Site Coordinator
Cathy Plate, MSEd, Assistant Site Coordinator
Kay Roller, MSEd, Site Coordinator
Marion Schmidt, BS, Site Coordinator
Karen Uihlein, MA, Assistant Site Coordinator
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