by TeamReadAdmin | Apr 13, 2023 | Newsletter Archives, Tutor Stories
“My advice is to go after what really interests you,” Aya, a UW student says to a group of Team Read coaches over Zoom. Aya spent several years as a coach herself, and earlier this month organized and facilitated an alumni workshop where current coaches could hear...
by TeamReadUser | Aug 22, 2022 | Alumni Stories, Newsletter Archives, Success Stories, Tutor Stories
In 1995, John Stanford, a decorated United States Army Major General, was serving as Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools. Popular, charismatic, and insistent that excellence in public education is possible, he quickly engaged the local philanthropic community in...
by TeamReadUser | Jun 28, 2022 | Newsletter Archives, Tutor Stories
A crucial part of Team Read’s dual-impact mission is supporting teens and their development alongside young readers. This year we went all-in on programming for our coaches, hosting an ambitious series of 15 workshops and teen-led ambassador meetings from November...
by TeamReadUser | Feb 22, 2022 | Newsletter Archives, Tutor Stories
What separates Team Read from other youth literacy programs? It’s our dual-impact model, where teens tutor kids for reading success. Teen coaches tell us they love helping kids become joyful readers while learning and growing themselves. Here’s what some of them say...
by TeamReadUser | Jun 16, 2021 | Newsletter Archives, Tutor Stories
Team Read coaches and twin sisters, Aurielle and Danika, joined the program this year to earn community service hours, while also sharing their passion for reading and literature with young students. And, as we recently discovered, they are budding writers and...
by TeamReadUser | Jun 16, 2021 | Newsletter Archives, Tutor Stories
I applied to Team Read because I thought it was a good way to get more involved with the district. I didn’t have much experience working with elementary students either, so I thought it would be an interesting job. Now that this year is coming to an end, my...