About Us
Mission
Our mission is for parents and guardians to use our website for their youth as a resource to learn the academic and emotional benefits of reading, as well as to provide them with various ways to implement reading in their homes.
Inspiration
The project members of this website worked in collaboration with Weld County District 6 in Greeley, CO, and the Cumbres Scholarship Program at the University of Northern Colorado. Both members collaborated with District 6's English Language Development Department and other fellow Cumbres members to create an after-school read-aloud program. The goal of the program was to engage families and students with storytelling and to encourage them to enjoy listening to stories as well as to enjoy reading. The project members wanted to take a deeper look into the 'why' of storytelling and why reading outside of school is crucial for children's overall academic development.
Project Members
Shaina Macy
Shaina Macy is in her final year at the University of Northern Colorado. She is studying Elementary Education with an endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education and Teaching English as a Second Language. Most of her experience in the classroom has been done with Weld County District 6 schools such as Centennial Elementary, Bella Romero Academy, and Maplewood Elementary located in Evans and Greeley, Colorado.
Contact: macy8430@bears.unco.edu
Belinda Flores
Belinda Flores is a senior at the University of Northern Colorado. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. She has worked closely with Aurora Public Schools and Weld County District 6. She is also an active member of the Stryker Institute for Leadership Development and the Center for Human Enrichment at UNC.
Contact: flor2467@bears.unco.edu