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Welcome Dr. Collier
It’s Women’s History Month and I hope you are enjoying the flood of messages on empowerment, accomplishment, and praise for so many women in our community, and across the globe who are doing wonderful things. As we celebrate Women’s History month, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate time to welcome Dr. Jennifer Collier, Superintendent… Read More
Angela Pritchett • March 12, 2024Community Service Around the Clock
Lead to Read KC offers so many different opportunities for volunteers and Laura Logan has made the most of them all. She started as a Reading Mentor in 2018 after hearing about the program through her job at Hallmark and over the past six years she has added book distribution and community outreach to her… Read More
Angela Pritchett • March 1, 2024Coping Through Reading
“The child that is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel it’s warmth.” African Proverb As I reflect on the recent tragedy following the Super Bowl parade, this quote comes to mind. I am also thinking about all of the little people, and how their brains may be processing what happened.… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Feb. 16, 2024Reading Makes Us Better Humans
Ashley Berndt and Amy Haynes, two passionate Reading Mentors with Lead to Read KC, share not only a common bond in their love for reading but they also share reading with a student at Crossroads Academy Quality Hill. Both began volunteering in 2018 and over the past year have been alternating weekly reading sessions with… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Feb. 14, 2024Happy New Year!
I absolutely love the anticipation of the New Year and all of the possibilities it presents. You know the drill; weight loss, save money, spend more time with family and friends, eat healthier, drink more water and the list goes on. As a new member of the Lead to Read KC family, I am excited… Read More
ltradmin • Jan. 18, 2024Mentoring beyond the page
Six years, countless stories, and one unwavering belief: “Connection first, always!” says Reading Mentor Alix Carruth.
Angela Pritchett • Jan. 15, 2024Reading Runs in the Family
We love that old saying, “The family that reads together, leads together,” or is that how it goes? Let’s just say that with our creative twist of the proverb, the father and daughter duo William Wallace and Sasche Robinson are a perfect case in point. Wallace, a Community Support Division Commander for the Kansas City,… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Dec. 11, 2023Thank you, Pauly Hart!
A Heartfelt Farewell: Celebrating Pauly Hart’s Legacy As we say goodbye to Pauly Hart, Executive Director of Lead to Read KC, there’s a mix of emotions – appreciation, achievement, and anticipation, just to name a few. For the past eight years, her unwavering dedication to improving children’s reading skills has been the guiding force of… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Nov. 28, 2023Terri Barnes to Serve as Interim Executive Director
Lead to Read KC is pleased to announce that Terri E. Barnes will join our Leadership Team as Interim Executive Director, effective January 1, 2024. Current Executive Director Pauly Hart is stepping down after eight years of dedicated service. Barnes is ideal to serve in this capacity due to her considerable experience and deep commitment… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Nov. 27, 2023Got a Token? Get a Book!
When the huge box appeared in the hallway of Kansas City International Academy with a sign that read “What is in here?” students made all kinds of fun guesses and couldn’t wait to find out. Everyone gathered on October 23 and cheered as the box was removed to reveal a remarkable vending machine stocked with… Read More
Angela Pritchett • Oct. 25, 2023