In the Community

Building Partnerships

Hosting Local Children's Book Authors for a Panel Session with the Community:

Dr. Charnetta Colton-Poole, Mrs. Joann Dotson, Ms. Yolanda Harris

Community partners hosted several Literacy events with WACO Reads

Event Partner New Birth Christian Ministries Ladies Ministry Team

Event Partner Washington County NB&PW Club: Ms. Sharon Jordan and Ms. Kye Taylor

Event Partner Tennille United Methodist Church: Ms. Jenny Johnson and Rev. Cathy Green

Event Partner Janiya's Tutoring: Ms. Janiya Pleas and Ms. Charlet May

Out and About for Literacy

Clark had the opportunity to read to children at the Boys and Girls Club during their Fall Festival.

Clark and Tennille Rotary Club President Tricia Bryan gave each PreK child a holiday book at the annual Downtown Trick or Treat visit.

OFTC President Erica Harden read to the Kindergarten classes from Ridge Road Primary School.

Kindergarten students enjoyed seeing the community Christmas Trees, which were decorated by local organizations.

Local Early Childhood Agencies Visit Ridge Road Primary School

Pictured are Smart Start Director Nateshia Scott, Principal Lynn Pool, Dr. Loyce Anderson from Kangaroo Pouch, Mr. Willie Carswell (parent) and Mr. Ronald McNair from Washington County NB & PW Club along with Ms. Clark

Principal Pool lead a tour of the building and a visit to several Kindergarten classrooms.

The group visited Mrs. Lakeisha Fragher's Kindergarten classroom.

While You Wait

Several barbershops, restaurants and our local pediatrician offices display a QR code flyer for children to listen to a read aloud while waiting. Buckets of books were also placed at some local businesses to give children opportunities to read.

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