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ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013
Annual Results
2012–2013 Reading Recovery and Descubriendo la Lectura*
U.S. Student Results
In Reading Recovery,
transformation occurs
every single day.
Children’s lives are transformed
as they become engaged and
competent readers. Families are
transformed as children become
successful learners, bringing their
parents and siblings along on their
journey. Schools are transformed as
the understanding that every child
can learn pervades the building.
And, as every Reading Recovery
Students Taught
49,943
Complete Interventions
38,978
Children Who Successfully Discontinued Lessons**
28,931
*Descubriendo la Lectura, the reconstruction of Reading Recovery in Spanish,
is used with children whose classroom literacy instruction is in Spanish.
**As soon as students can read within the average range of their class and
demonstrate that they can continue to achieve, their lessons are discontinued,
and new students begin individual lessons.
Long-Term Results
1984–2013 Reading Recovery and Descubriendo la Lectura U.S. Student Results
2,163,769 Students Taught
Over the past 29 years, about 75% of students who completed the full 12- to 20-week
series of lessons met grade-level expectations in reading and writing.
Summary results based on the Reading Recovery Statistical Abstract for the U.S. and the Descubriendo
la Lectura Statistical Abstract for the U.S., September 2013, The Ohio State University, International Data
Evaluation Center. http://www.idecweb.us/
teacher knows, teachers’ lives are
transformed as they learn and
apply Marie Clay’s teachings to
their work and experience their
impact on student achievement.
Reading Recovery is a highly effective short-term intervention of one-to-one tutoring for
lowest-achieving first graders. Reading Recovery’s student results are rooted in a three-tiered
professional development model for teachers, teacher leaders, and university trainers. Since
Reading Recovery began in North America in 1984, it has reached more than 2 million first
graders and trained tens of thousands of teachers.
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 2
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With thanks to our Associate Members
for their generous support
The Reading Recovery Council of North America, Inc. (RRCNA) is a not-for-profit
association of Reading Recovery professionals, advocates, and partners. Established in
1996, the Council is the only professional organization devoted to serving the priorities
of the Reading Recovery community. Governed by a volunteer board of directors,
membership and participation are open to anyone interested in Reading Recovery and
early literacy. The more than 5,000 members of RRCNA work to develop professional
resources, advocate for Reading Recovery, participate in professional development
opportunities, and support research.
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Reading Reading Books, LLC
Resources for Reading, Inc.
Richard C. Owen Publishers, Inc.
Seedling/Continental Press
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see the names and faces of many who invested time, knowledge,
passion—and yes—money, for Reading Recovery advocacy, professional development, implementation, and research. This is not
a faceless organization, it’s you and people like you who created
and sustain the Council. For those of us who have been a daily
part of your work, it is a particular pleasure to present the year’s
highlights summarized in one place.
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Leader Institute & Leadership Academy because these gatherings offer exceptional opportunities for face-to-face learning
from top experts and networking with colleagues.
Even as this report wraps up the past fiscal year, a new strategic
plan is guiding our current work. Thanks to the leadership of
RRCNA and the North American Trainers Group, our
plan envisions
• a new level of outreach to school decision makers;
• research in areas such as the use of technology in
teacher training;
• collaboration with our special education, ESL, and
bilingual teacher colleagues; and
• greater focus on the role of Reading Recovery
professionals as leaders within a comprehensive
approach to literacy instruction.
Thank you for your continued membership and participation
in Reading Recovery and Descubriendo la Lectura. We look
forward to our work together in the coming year.
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As the 2012–2013 president of RRCNA, I gained
an even deeper appreciation of the complexity,
challenges, and power of our Reading Recovery
network. Though we face different challenges, we
share the theoretical and highly practical work of
Marie Clay. We have experienced the powerful
transformation in our own teaching and learning
when we collaborate with our Reading Recovery colleagues and
with other educators and decision makers. Two examples from
the past year stand out.
First, I witnessed the power of our collective efforts through
RRCNA last fall when I visited Washington, D.C. with Lindy
Harmon, the RRCNA Advocacy Committee chair, and Jady
Johnson, our executive director. Reading Recovery is a known
and respected intervention because we have contacted decision
makers and shared information through the years. Our research
base is recognized because we worked together through RRCNA
to bring it to the attention of the What Works Clearinghouse
and other independent evaluation agencies. In fall 2010, this
strong research base and our national network of university
training centers and sites were important factors in the awarding of a 5-year, $45.6 million Investing in Innovation (i3) grant,
one of the largest awards ever granted by USDE. The recently
released independent “Evaluation of the i3 Scale-Up of Reading
Recovery Year One Report, 2011–12” adds new research
evidence to Reading Recovery’s effectiveness.
The second example of powerful transformation was during our
joint RRCNA/NATG strategic planning last spring. The retreat
included Reading Recovery teachers, teacher leaders, trainers,
and administrators, as well as external partners such as special
educators, a well-known literacy scholar, and a foundation
representative. Over two and a half days of sitting in circles and
sharing ideas, we saw a larger plan emerge — an aspirational
plan that sets high goals and requires new collaborations.
Working together within the RRCNA network, our challenge
now is to transform this aspiration to reality. RRCNA gives us
the platform to achieve our collective vision, opening doors to
a literate future for children who initially struggle in learning to
read and write. As a member of RRCNA, you contribute to this
important work. Thank you for your investment.
Salli Forbes, 2012–2013 RRCNA president
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 5
New professional development modules: Deep
learning for Reading Recovery and other educators
Marie Clay’s theoretical base supports all Reading Recovery
teaching and learning. Two of her basic assessments—An
Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement and the
Record of Oral Language—are especially useful for understanding children in the early stages of literacy acquisition.
Resources for teaching and learning
To support effective use of these tools,
Reading Recovery trainers and teacher
leaders developed professional development
modules — interactive, leader-directed
resources for classroom, specialist,
pre-service, and Reading Recovery
educators. Each module contains a DVD
with full video examples, PDF files that
include a Leader’s Guide, Narrator’s Script
with directions and cues for discussion, and
worksheets for the participants.
Professional development modules
work group members
Billie Askew, Ann Ballantyne, Janet Behrend,
Connie Briggs, Mary Anne Doyle, Sue Duncan,
Mary Fried, Elizabeth Kaye, Adria Klein, Allyson
Matczuk, Yvonne Rodríguez, Robert Schwartz,
Floretta Thornton-Reid, Janice Van Dyke,
and Garreth Zalud under the direction of the
North American Trainers Group (NATG).
Produced by RRCNA.
Record of Oral Language
Module
Observation Survey
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READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 6
New social media learning platform
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The RRCNA Learning Center is a new social media platform where
members can participate in multimedia learning modules, engage in
discussions, and share ideas. The site was developed by RRCNA’s
Membership Committee in consultation with the NATG Teaching
and Professional Development Committee.
When I was training as a teacher leader, I had the opportunity to
work with some outstanding experienced teacher leaders like Synda
Slegeski, Julie Wittenberg, and Libby Larrabee. They gave me a lot
of time and answered a lot of my questions. They helped me prepare
to go back to my district and they willingly shared the mistakes and
the pitfalls that they wished they had avoided. When I asked them
how I could repay them, they said that I would get the chance to
help others in our Reading Recovery community. So I see working on
the Learning Center as a way to pay it back as well as provide our
current teachers with examples of good teaching. It is important that
teachers not only read about procedures but see them demonstrated.
—
­ Teacher Leader Maryann McBride, Clemson University
Linda Dorn chats with 2013 National Conference attendees prior to presenting her session. The
popular speaker is one of the year’s additions to the on-demand webcast selections.
New on-demand webcasts:
Professional development for individual and groups
Reading Recovery Topics
Orchestrating Learning: Letters, Sounds, Words, Continuous Texts
— Mary Fried­
Nurturing Problem Solving in Writing — Pam Grayson
Maryann McBride (left)
pays forward her knowledge
and experience in Reading
Recovery in many ways —
like here at a recent
National Conference
session. She has been a
significant contributor to
the development of the new
Learning Center.
Teaching and Learning Topics
Deepening the Reading Comprehension Experience
— W. Dorsey Hammond­
Teaching for Tomorrow: Creating Strategic Learners Through
Challenging Work — Linda Dorn
Implementation Topics
Common Ground: Reading Recovery and Common Core State
Standards — Jeff Williams
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 7
New Listening Library selections
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Eight new titles were added during the year, bringing the total to
64 selections on Reading Recovery and K–6 literacy topics. New
presenters include Tony Stead, Noel Jones, Matt Glover, Megan Curtis
and Janet Elliott, Michael Buonaiuto, Ann Ferlito and Mary Endsley, and
Shari Worsfold.
Northeast AEA Reading Recovery Site Coordinator Pam Barry (left) with Shari Hansen, Joan
Dodds, and Pat Fostvedt-Oxendale, teacher leaders and designers of the one journey graphic
New graphic designs for products
Thanks to the creativity and generosity of Reading Recovery teacher
leaders, two new graphic designs were donated to RRCNA to use on
promotional products. Posters, mouse pads, coffee mugs, and T-shirts
debuted at the 2013 National Conference and can now be purchased
through the online RRCNA Store.
We originally created the logo to celebrate 20 years of Reading
Recovery at Northeast AEA in Iowa and to honor our Reading
Recovery teachers. We were thrilled with the opportunity to share
the logo with the larger international
Reading Recovery community. We
believe in the mission of Reading
Recovery and Marie Clay’s vision for
each struggling child, and we believe
in supporting the work that our
professional organization promotes.
— Developers of the one journey design
New T-shirts and coffee mugs display
the one journey design, while new posters
and mouse pads feature a Reading Recovery
word cloud designed by Teacher Leader
Jeff Williams of Solon, OH.
The Journal of Reading Recovery
Published in the spring and fall, The
Journal of Reading Recovery (JRR) is
the only journal devoted to Reading
Recovery teaching, implementation,
research, and RRCNA news. Surveys
consistently rate JRR among the top
RRCNA membership benefits.
Content for the journal is guided by a
strong editorial leadership team of
Editor-in-Chief Connie Briggs, Texas;
and Section Editors Elizabeth Kaye,
Arkansas; Mary Lose, Michigan; and
Patricia Scharer, Ohio. Other Reading
Recovery educators contribute time
and knowledge as authors and editorial
review board members.
The Reading Recovery Book List
Under the leadership of Janet Bufalino, trainer at Shippensburg
University in Pennsylvania, and the North American Trainers Group,
Reading Recovery teacher leaders and teachers volunteer to review
new English titles for addition each year. Spanish titles are leveled and
recommended by the Descubriendo la Lectura Book List Committee.
This year, 116 new English titles and 78 new Spanish titles were added,
bringing the total listings to 4,116 English and 1,317 Spanish titles.
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 8
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RRCNA websites
Three RRCNA websites help busy educators, policymakers, and families
find just the right information they need about Reading Recovery.
More than 100,000 people visited us on the web last year, generating
well over a million page views. The sites are a hub for teaching resources,
professional development, conference details, and information about
Reading Recovery.
New web resources for parents and families
To support teachers, families, and the Reading Recovery
community, an RRCNA member work group developed and
revised website resources for parents. RRCNA members can also
access sample handouts and newsletter copy to adapt for local
school use. Helping with the project were Terri Beeler and Cathy
Duval, Texas; Tee Fiero, North Carolina; Phoebe Ingraham, Ohio;
Maryann McBride, South Carolina; and Annie Opat, Kansas.
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The new website pages feature parent quotes and resources to help children through their series of
Reading Recovery lessons and beyond. Special thanks go to Julia Douëtil, trainer at the Institute of
Education, University of London, for allowing us to adapt parent information from their website.
I believe the RRCNA national conference,
journal, and online listening library
are some of my most-valuable assets/
resources as a Reading Recovery teacher.
Julie Williams, Reading Recovery/Title I
teacher, Fairfield, IA
Membership in RRCNA is a valuable
part of EVERY part of my job. No other
organization meets my needs as well.
Allyson Matczuk, trainer, Canadian
Institute of Reading Recovery,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
RRCNA provides an invaluable set of
excellent, high-quality professional
resources for educators who undertake
a range of roles including classroom instruction, intervention, and administration. Access to these resources is a must
for all educators. Mary Rosser, trainer,
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Reading Recovery is one of the best success stories EVER and we need to support
this effort to keep it current and growing!
Krista Stump, principal, Ansonia, OH
I consider this to be my most-valued and
relevant membership. Susan Torney,
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Can’t imagine not having this added
support! Janette Strong, Reading
Recovery teacher, Springville, UT
Even though I am retired, RRCNA still
represents my professional identity and
my aspirations for education globally.
Noel Jones, trainer emeritus,
Wilmington, NC
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 9
2013 National Reading Recovery & K–6
Classroom Literacy Conference
“Creating a Literate
Future Together”
A committee of 39 Council members helped plan the
2013 National Conference that was attended by more than
2,000 Reading Recovery professionals, literacy educators,
and administrators. Attendees at the February 2–5 event in
Columbus, OH, learned from 115 sessions on instructional strategies to expand the reading and writing capabilities of young
learners. The program also included distinguished keynote
speakers Peter Johnston on “Capitalizing on the Promise of RTI,”
Patricia Scharer on “Texts as Teachers,” and children’s author
Brian P. Cleary on “A Funny Thing Happened.”
It was truly life-changing professionally. It invigorated
me and gave me new knowledge to take back and
use immediately in my teaching. Some of the sessions changed the way I look at my teaching and my
students.
I always find this conference to be inspiring, motivating
and the best professional development available to
Reading Recovery teachers. I am so appreciative of the
opportunity to be a part of such a highly regarded community of learners!
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I had such a wonderful time! I learned A LOT
and I have already started implementing some of
the strategies in my classroom! Thank you for a
fantastic conference.
Our sincere appreciation to the companies that provided special support
of the 2013 National Conference
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Heinemann
Pearson
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SongLake Books, Seedling Publications, MaryRuth Books
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 10
Investing in your professional priorities
Teacher leader training classes from New York University and Lesley University celebrate with their trainers.
2013 Teacher Leader Institute & Leadership Academy
Reading Recovery: Literacy Achievement Through Collaboration and
Leadership was the theme of the 2013 Teacher Leader Institute &
Leadership Academy held June 12–15 in Bethesda, MD. More than 330
Reading Recovery teacher leaders, trainers, members of school literacy
teams, and school administrators participated in this conference.
Dr. Andy Hargreaves, an expert on education policy and administration, addressed “Professional Capital: How to Get It and Keep It” during
his keynote session. Content also included the quality of teaching,
ensuring student success, text complexity, leadership, building
collaboration, and effective
early literacy instruction.
Attendees also developed
advocacy plans to use in their
own states.
Left–The prestigious Teacher
Leader Award was presented to
Dr. Sadie Mitchell, associate
superintendent for elementary
schools, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Celebrating with Dr. Mitchell
(center) are Elizabeth Kaye,
teacher leader, and Karen James,
site coordinator.
Below—Following a general
session on choosing the right
book for each student, led by
Janet Bufalino and Ann Ballantyne,
attendees met in small groups
to review a variety of books and
consider text, illustrations, story line,
and background knowledge.
Our grateful appreciation to
SongLake Books
for special support of the event
as conference sponsor
Keynote speaker Andy Hargreaves
(second from right) shares a moment with
conference co-chairs Annie Opat, Floretta
Thornton-Reid, and Craig Dougherty.
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 11
Proven results lead to favorable ratings
Reading Recovery’s strong research results have gained recognition and visibility as the number of research and rating agencies
has grown. Communicating the intervention’s research and
effectiveness has required deep knowledge and countless hours
from Reading Recovery researchers. Trainers Robert Schwartz of
Vermont and Billie Askew of Texas have led several work groups
of individuals from the North American Trainers Group and International Data Evaluation Center at The Ohio State University.
In 2013, two of the group’s submissions led to favorable ratings.
Advocacy for Reading Recovery
and Descubriendo la Lectura
Promising Practices Network
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) updated
information on Reading Recovery and awarded a “proven”
rating. PPN reviews research evidence of programs and
practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children.
What Works Clearinghouse
The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC), a branch of the
USDE Institute of Education Sciences, released an updated
report in July 2013. In its third review of experimental
research on Reading Recovery, the WWC awarded its
highest rating (positive) in general reading achievement,
providing strong evidence that the intervention had a
positive effect on outcomes. With a rating of +27, the 2013
Reading Recovery report is still the highest overall score in
general reading achievement for any of the 26 beginning
reading programs reviewed to date.
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 12
Investing in your professional priorities
Teacher leaders from the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative Reading Recovery site met with Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear after she observed a lesson. Left to right are Donna Singleton, Danna Duff,
Mrs. Beshear, Vicki Slone, and Judy Embry, University of Kentucky Reading Recovery trainer.
Testimony highlights Hispanic children’s success
Advocacy with elected officials ranks high in priorities
Karin Cecere, Descubriendo la Lectura teacher leader from National
Louis University, testified in the spring before the White House Initiative on Excellence in Education for Hispanics. She
described the challenges
facing Hispanic children
across much of the nation
and how a high-quality,
effective intervention such
as Descubriendo la Lectura
can help Spanish-speaking
children succeed in early
reading and writing.
Members have consistently ranked advocacy with elected officials on
the federal and state level as a high priority. The RRCNA Advocacy
Committee guides development of plans and materials that help
members reach out to influential federal officials. The “I’m a Reflection
of You” advocacy materials provide a consistent message to legislators.
Iowa Reading Recovery and literacy
advocates took advantage of the
August recess to meet and talk with
their federal elected officials and their
staff. Pictured in Rep. Loebsack’s Iowa
City office are Salli Forbes, Vonnie
Hampel of Rep. Loebsack’s staff,
Deb Rich, and Nicki McGowan.
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 13
Hameray Publishing Group and the Yuen Family Foundation
The Hameray Publishing Group is dedicated to publishing
innovative literacy materials for today’s educators. Combining
a sound research-based approach with cutting-edge classroom
solutions, Hameray has developed literacy materials for struggling
readers as well as those reading at grade level. The Yuen Family
Foundation—a private charitable organization—in conjunction
with Hameray Publishing Group funded two $15,000 teacher
leader scholarships and donated books ($1,000 value) to the
newly trained teacher leaders for use in their teaching.
Pictured left are Renee Anders, School District of Pickens County, Easley, SC,
training at Clemson University; Christine Yuen, Hameray Publishing Group;
Kay Honish, Valley Area Reading Recovery Consortium, Menasha, WI, training at
National Louis University; and Ray Yuen, Hameray Publishing Group.
Philanthropy: Invest and transform
Teacher Leader Scholarships
Three generous donors have
recognized the importance of
the teacher leader and helped
underwrite the cost of training four
new teacher leaders. The awards
of $15,000 each fund a portion of
teacher leader training costs and
National Conference attendance.
Pioneer Valley Books
Pioneer Valley Books offers a wide variety of fiction and non­
fiction books and other resources at affordable prices for Reading
Recovery, primary classroom, and literacy teachers. Their mission
is to provide engaging stories and teaching materials that help
children develop strong literacy skills and a love of reading.
Dynamic photographs and appealing illustrations provide the
reader with support and extension of the text. Pioneer Valley
Books funded one teacher leader scholarship and donated Pioneer
Valley books ($1,000 value) to the newly trained teacher leader
for use in teaching.
Pictured left are Tracee Farmer, Quincy Public Schools 172, Quincy, IL, training at
National Louis University; and Michele Dufresne, Pioneer Valley Books.
RRCNA Teacher Leader Training Scholarship
A generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous
contributed to the Reading Recovery Council to fund
one teacher leader scholarship.
Pictured right is June Proctor, Edenton-Chowan Schools, Edenton,
NC, training at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 14
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Grant and scholarship recipients gather following the Scholars and Partners Luncheon held during the 2013 National Conference in Columbus.
National Conference Professional Development Grants
Grants of $1,000 were awarded by the following donors to help
Reading Recovery professionals attend the National Conference.
Heinemann
Heinemann is a leading publisher of books, multimedia programs, and
professional development resources for K–college educators as well as
classroom materials. Heinemann publishes many of the foremost educators in Reading Recovery. The recipient is Karen Page, Epping School
District, Epping, NH.
MaryRuth Books, Inc.
MaryRuth Books, Inc. offers instructional, clever books that provide
reading practice using photos and illustrations to facilitate word recognition and engage the young reader. The popular Danny books, featuring
Danny the yellow lab, are reported by reading specialists to be a first
choice among their students. The recipient is Cindy Chamberlain,
Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, KY.
Minnesota Professional Development Grant
In memory of Reading Recovery teacher leader Diane Holum, the fund
supports National Conference grants for Minnesota Reading Recovery
professionals and others who support the implementation of Reading
Recovery. The recipient is Jan Barke, Roseville Area Schools, ISD 623,
Roseville, MN.
Reading Reading Books
Reading Reading Books, LLC is an educational publisher located in
Reading, PA. They offer a variety of fiction and nonfiction leveled books
specifically designed for beginning readers. The goal of Reading Reading
Books is to provide quality, affordable books for young children. The
recipient is Joanne Johnson, Grand Island Central School District,
Grand Island, NY.
RRCNA Professional Development Grants
RRCNA Professional Development Grants are made available from
donations to the Reading Recovery Fund. The recipients are Esther
Berndt, Redwood City School District, Redwood City, CA; Dorothy
Portalla, Epping School District, Epping, NH; Lisa Silva, Beaufort
County Schools, Chocowinity, NC; Annette Sipe, Beaufort County
Schools, Washington, NC; Jeanne Snyder, Roseville Area Schools, ISD
623, Roseville, MN; and Kathleen Wirth Mills, York School District
One, York, SC.
SongLake Books
SongLake Books offers leveled books in unique collections for reading
programs, including Reading Recovery. Collections include fiction and
nonfiction selections with a variety of genres at each level and are culturally diverse and gender fair. Titles are handpicked to target children
of all ability levels, especially at-risk readers. The recipient is Stephanie
Powers, Grand Island Central School District, Grand Island, NY.
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 15
Tenyo Family Foundation
Tenyo Family Foundation was founded by the late Sophie Tenyo
to support charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational
endeavors for the public welfare and well-being of mankind (see page
18). The recipients are Domitila Aguirre, Ravenswood City, Menlo
Park, CA; Anita Babb, Alpine School District, American Fork, UT;
Lauren Buck, Beaufort County Schools, Chocowinity, NC; Shelly
Casey, Tomahawk School District, Tomahawk, WI; Christine Jojola,
Douglas County School District, Castle Rock, CO; Kelly Shepard,
Cedar Falls Community School District, Cedar Falls, IA; Kaylynn
SinghDhillon, Kaw Valley USD 321, St. Mary’s, KS; Batzaya Struble,
Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO; Donna Tibbetts, Evesham Township School District, Marlton, NJ; and Taryn Tulchinsky, Epping
School District, Epping, NH.
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Townsend Press
Townsend Press is an educational publisher of an acclaimed series of
reading, vocabulary, and writing textbooks. They also publish the King
School Series, leveled books for kindergarten and first grade. Through
their nonprofit foundation, they publish an affordable library of original
and classic paperbacks. The recipient is Tee Fiero, Woodford County
Schools, Midway, KY.
Debbie Moeller, a Reading Recovery teacher from Iowa (center), represents the Kaleidoscope
authors and presents a royalty check to RRCNA Development Committee Chair Cathy Duval
(left) and RRCNA President Salli Forbes.
Publisher and authors again donate book series royalties
During the 2013 National Conference, a royalty check for $7,710 was
presented to RRCNA — a contribution made on behalf of Hameray
Publishing Group and the authors of the Kaleidoscope Collection. It
was the second annual donation of royalties. The first 40 titles were
published in November 2010, 50 additional titles in February 2012,
and the remaining 60 titles in February 2013. Under the direction of
children’s author Joy Cowley, a team of experienced Reading Recovery
teachers, teacher leaders, literacy coaches, and reading specialists—all
members of RRCNA—contributed to the series of leveled readers.
Geri Stone Memorial Fund Grants and Scholarships
Family members and friends established this fund in memory of
Geri Stone’s leadership and work as a Michigan Reading Recovery
teacher leader. Grants and scholarships are awarded to Reading
Recovery professionals to help offset the cost of training, professional
development, or other literacy efforts. The recipients are Cynthia
Coldiron, Florence School District 1, Florence, SC; Deborah Hills and
Lori Sutter, Rochester Community Schools, Rochester Hills, MI; Mia
Riddle, Charleston County School District, Johns Island, SC; Sherry
Sharp, Muhlenberg County Schools, Greenville, KY; and Kelsey Spratt,
Boulder Valley Schools, Boulder, CO.
Kaleidoscope Series authors
Susan Antonelli
Elaine S Belay
Nancy R. Brekke
Agatha Brown
Gregory H. Brown
Sharyl M. Calhoun
JoAnne Demetrio
Karen B. Diaz
Jamie A. Duncan
Rebecca A. Gibson
Geraldine Haggard
Carolyn M. Harding
Teresa Horner
Kimberly Hurley
Gaynell R. Jamison
Rhonda Johnson
Christine Jojola
Jean Junis
Lisa Burnett Killebrew
Libby Larrabee
Patti Lindsay
Melissa Martin
John T. McCarrier
Mary McHugh-Mullane
Jo Beth McKee
Debra G. Moeller
Rita Nicolussi
Liza O’Neal
Gennifer Paul-Fetterman
Miguel Perez-Soler
Sharon R. Powell
Tracy Rawles
Molly J. Reed
Lisa A. Richardson
Susan Sellers
Rebecca L. Shoniker
Elaine M. Simpson
Andrew Sommer
Steven V. Steele
Sandra S. Veach
Susan G. Weaver-Jones
Kimberly Ziemann
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 16
With Appreciation to All Our Generous Donors for Fiscal Year July 2012 through June 2013
$25,000+
$250 - $999
Hameray Publishing
Group/Yuen Family
Foundation
Anonymous
Gay Su Pinnell
Pinnell Educational
Foundation
Betsy Bunnel
$10,000 - $24,999
Pioneer Valley Books
Joetta Beaver
Janet Behrend
Craig Dougherty
Sue Duncan*
Cathleen Duvall*
Randy & Judy Embry*
Mary Fried*
Anita Gibson
Tenyo Family
Foundation
Mary Jackson*
$5,000 - $9,999
Luisa Kimbrell
Noel Jones*
Lynn Kerr*
Tashia Morgridge*
National Conference
Development Committee Chair
Cathy Duvall (right) urged 2013
National Conference attendees
to show their love with a donation
to the Reading Recovery Fund.
Teacher Leader and RRCNA
Board Secretary Mary Beth
Stevens pins a heart to the Fund
board as attendees answer the
call and raise $14,118.
The Reading Recovery community is deeply grateful for
your support. Your tax-deductible gift will help to bring one
of the most-successful international reading and writing
interventions to struggling readers across North America.
To contribute online, visit www.readingrecovery.org and
click on ‘Make a Gift’ in the Quick Links.
$1,000 - $4,999
TOSA Foundation
Billie Askew*
Casey Foundation Charitable Matching Programs
Linda Dorn*
D. Gilbert
Margaret Griffin*
Heinemann
Angela Jaggar*
Jady Johnson
Patricia Kelly*
Carol & Francis Lyons
MaryRuth Books, Inc.
Reading Reading Books
Robert & Lynn Salem*
Anne & Danny Simpson
SongLake Books
Townsend Press
Sybil & Shelby Yastrow
Donna Murta
Joy Reno
James Schnug
Sandra Shavlik*
Cheri Slinger
Trika Smith-Burke*
Marsha Studebaker
$100 - $249
Anonymous
Janet Antman
Patricia Ayers
Ann Ballantyne*
C.C. Bates
Ronda Bird
Finis & Julia Calvert
Emily Cave
Karin Cecere
Lisa Chappel
Cynthia Craft
Suzanne DeWeese
Marion Odell
Hazel Dick*
Annie Opat
Mary Anne Doyle*
Rita Perre-Davis
Hilary Ferguson
Mary Lou Petters
Tee Fiero
Edward Preneta
Kim Fleming-Rathburn
Mary Jeanine Provencal
Ann Fontaine*
Alice Ransil*
Salli Forbes
Mary Rosser
Patricia Fostvedt-Oxendale
Paula Ruedebusch
Theresa Foutch
Lynn Sargent*
Francisco Gomez-Bellenge
Patricia Scharer
Mary Jo Gutierrez
Barbara Schubert
Eloise Hambright-Brown
Robert Schwartz &
Kathryn Hardman*
Pat Gallant
Elizabeth Hart
Roberta Shafer
Pamilla James*
Marlys Sloup
Peter Johnston*
Carla Steele
Cornelia Kelly
Lynda Steinberg
Diana Kent*
Karen Thom*
Eva Konstantellou
Kendra Tlusty
Susan Lewis
Jo Ann Turner
Michelle Ligon
Janice Van Dyke*
Judith Lindquist
Paul & Amy Vargo
Alan Lydiard
Ann Vaughan
Lori Lyon
Priscilla Voigtman*
Lynn Mangold Newmyer
Dianne & Bob Wesselhoft
Mary Ann Marks
Lisbeth Whiting*
Jeri Mathes
Susan Mayer*
Up to $99
Maryann McBride*
Anonymous
John McCarrier
Marla McGill*
Emily McGuirt
Suzanne McNelly
Marjorie Mellen
Janis Millett
Jacqueline Moser*
Betty Ackerman*
Katherine Aguero
Esther Agustin
Richard Alexandro*
Jill Alfieri
Antoinette Allison*
Shari Alward
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 17
With Appreciation to All Our Generous Donors
Tenyo Family Foundation
Carmen Amato
Judy Carr
Sheila Erlach
Helen Harshaw-Robinson*
Renee Anders
Katharine Carter
Janet Falk
Shirl Hawes*
As a Reading Recovery
Patricia Arnold*
Diana Casteel
Tracee Farmer
Anita Hawkins
teacher leader trained in
Jane Barber Smith
Joyce Cecil
Mary Farnsworth
Barbara Head
2002, Patti Maier knows the
Janis Barke
Sally Chadbourn
Annette Ferguson
Susan Heape
value of Reading Recovery.
Christine Baska
Christine Chandler
Amy Jo Foote
Mary Ann Heckler
The high-quality professional
Pamela Bauser
Margaret Clark
Angelica Fotos
Janice Henderson
Catherine Beels*
Diane Clark
Diana Fowler
Paul Heselwood*
Michelle Began
Pamela Coburn
Vicki Fox
Nancy Hess
Rosina Bell-Games
Mary Coghlan
Julie Francis
Lillian Heyda*
Paula Bennet
Cynthia Coldiron
Reann French
Brenda Hibbard
Karen Bentley
Carla Coleman
Kay Frey
Andrea Hilgenkamp
Esther Berndt
Sherry Conley*
Darlyce Fuchs
Phyllis Hinerman
Nancy Bilbao
Patricia Conner
Cindy Fujimoto
Linda Hoff
Karen Birdwhistell
Paula Connor
Janet Gaffney*
Janet Holbrook
Lisa Blanc
Maria Connors
Kent Gage*
Pamela Holder-Hardy
not surprising that Ms. Tenyo
Kimberly Bloomer
Ellen Copley
Evelyn Gandre
Kathleen Holick
named literacy as a priority
Debra Boerner
Margaret Cords
Roberta Garris
George Holland
when she established the Tenyo Family Foundation in 2010. The Foun-
Mary Bogin
Bama Coward
Sara Gebhart
Betty Hooker
dation supports charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational
Cynthia Bogle
Molly Craig
Elaine Geeting*
Phoebe Ingraham
endeavors for the public welfare and well-being of mankind. Sophie Tenyo
Susan Boquist
Laurel Crimm
Sue Geier
Heidi Jacobs
Linda Braden
Susan Curtis
Marian Gerald
Elizabeth Jahnke
Christina Breedlove
Lara Cutter
Jennifer Glimpse
Karen James
Connie Briggs
Anita Davidson*
Maureen Gold
Lynn Jasmine
Karen Brooks
Diane DeFord*
Marla Gorski
Veronica Jean-Pierre*
Todd Brown*
Gail D’Emilio
Pamela Grayson
Susan Johnson
Jeff Brymer-Bashore
Sandra Dempewolf
Kathi Haley
Lorraine Johnson*
Lauren Buck
Lee-Anne Dixon
Lisa Hall
Susan Jonely
Janet Bufalino
Catherine Dodge
Shirley Hall
Jacquelyn Jones
Audrey Bunch
Barbara Domek
Jean Hambleton
Lynne Kagelmann
secretary-treasurer of the Tenyo Family Foundation Board, with Mary Maier,
Michael Buonaiuto
Teresa Douglas
Patricia Hancock
David Kalinowski
president; and Kurt Maier, vice president.
Erin Burke
Kathleen Dragone
T. Stevenson Hansell*
Elizabeth Kaye
Jennifer Burns
Darlene Earle
Shari Hansen
Thomas Keller
Cathryn Burrell
Margaret Edwards
Virginia Harford
Bridget Kelly
Judith Burton
Kellie Ehlers
Sinead Harmey
Aloha Keylor
Sharyl Calhoun
Michelle Elliott
Melinda Harmon
Janet Killick*
Jacqueline Calica*
Rachelle Enk
JoAnn Harris
Sandra King
development opportunities
have a profound influence on
children’s learning. Her aunt,
Sophie Tenyo, shared Patti’s
belief in the importance of
teacher expertise and early
intervention for struggling
Patti Maier shares the Tenyo Family Foundation
story at the 2013 National Conference.
young readers. So, it was
passed away in 2012, leaving a board of family members to consider and
award financial grants that honored her priorities. The Tenyo Family Foundation Board donated scholarship money so that 10 Reading Recovery
teachers could attend the 2013 National Conference (see page 16).
These grants not only affect the Reading Recovery children these
teachers work with, but also the students they work with for the other part
of the school day as well as colleagues, administrators, and parents they
influence with their knowledge of teaching children to read. Patti serves as
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 18
With Appreciation to All Our Generous Donors
Susan Klawans
Leslie McBane
June Proctor
Linda Shusterman
Adria Klein*
Nicki McGowan
Debbra Puckett
Linda Sievert
Leslie Koethe-Bergen
Catherine Michl
Lou Ann Racher
Lisa Silva
Donna Kozma
Abigail Miller
Angela Radzikowski
Annette Sipe
Brenda Krum
Nancy Mills
Laura Ramos
Nancy Sipe
Matching funds donated by Gay Su
Larry Kugler
Laura Mills
Linda Randall
Lee Skandalaris*
Pinnell to The Ohio State University
Lennea Lacey
Debbie Moeller
Julia Reef
Vickie Slone
Lindsay LaMarche
Rebecca Mohr
Julie Reeves
Susan Smith-White*
Suzanne Landuyt
Dana Monahan
Ellen Reiling
Sue Snyder
Tanya Lange*
Janna Moody
Nancy Reinbold*
Jeanne Snyder
Elizabeth Larrabee*
Marisa Morales
Loyla Renfeld
Joan Spatz
Lisa Laudenslager
Shelley Moran
Cynthia Rizzo
Justine Spedden
Georgia Lauer
Vera Moreno-Hamm
Christiane Robert*
Magdalena Spurlock
Trish Laughman
David Moriarty
Sherry Roberts
Carolynne Stein
Nan LaVergne
Dianne Morse-Leonard
Kimberly Robertson
Linda Stephens
Stacey Lee
Molly Murphy*
Nancy Robinson
Mary Beth Stevens
Recovery and Descubriendo la Lectura Book List, copymasters, searchable
Amy Lehman
Marilyn Myers*
Joni Robinson
Diane Stevens
archived publications, and other professional development resources.
Jeanne Lemire
Dianne Napolitano*
Andrea Rogacki
Josephine Stewart
Gay was a founding member of the Reading Recovery Council of North
Bernice Leonard
Judith Neal*
Joyce Romano
Jennifer Stogner
America and is a lifetime member of its board of directors. She remains
Lisa Lewis*
Tamika Newman
Heather Romig
Janis Strominger*
active and committed to RRCNA’s mission.
Virginia Libbey
Kari Nolte
Mary-Anne Rotenburger
Janet Suhoski
Margie Linde
Eva O’Brien
Wendy Roush*
Patricia Sutton
Deborah Litt
Connie Obrochta
Margaret Row
Donna Talerico
Kristofer Lopes
Susan O’Leary
Marjorie Rowe
Jason Tar
Mary Lose
Julie Olson
Michelle Ruggie
Michal Taylor
Marlene Loturco*
Kari Paidin
Katherine Ruhlman
Floretta Thornton-Reid*
Jayne Love
Susan Perry
Dianne Runion
Donna Tibbetts
In all, 52 items were donated for a silent auction during the 2013 Teacher
Merrill Lubiato
Ted Phillips
Debbie Rush
Maria Victoria Torrey
Leader Institute & Leadership Academy. This was the second year for the
Patricia Lucas*
Catherine Piatt
Jennifer Samoly
Nicole Tschohl
event that offers jewelry, handmade items, and unique pieces contributed
William Lynch*
Patricia Pieri
Kristine Samsel
Jo Ann Turner*
by many teacher leaders. In addition, attendees opted to receive a free
Anna Lyon
Joanne Pinkerton
Kim Sande
Amy Tyner
Karen Lyons
Genie Pitts
Kathleen Schones
Emma Velazquez
Marilyn Macharoni
Susan Pollpeter
Helen Schotanus
Susan Vincent
Patricia Maier
Mary Ann Poparad
MaryAnn Segovia
Rita Vonada
Deanna Marginet*
Sara Porter*
Susan Sewell
Margaret Warner
Kathryn Mattingly
Rebecca Powell*
Eileen Sharff
Carol Watson
Shelly Maxfield*
Parralee Powell
Kelly Shepard
Deborah Watson
With deep appreciation
to Gay Su Pinnell
for supporting RRCNA membership
and professional resources
support Reading Recovery: Scaling Up
What Works, a USDE-awarded 5-year
Investing in Innovation (i3) grant.
A portion of these funds was used to
purchase RRCNA memberships and
publications for Reading Recovery
teachers-in-training in 2012–2013. Membership includes the Members
Only Resource Center that provides quick access to the online Reading
Silent auction contributions build scholarship fund
professional development DVD for a contribution of $25 or more. The
combined efforts raised $3,202 that will be added to contributions from
the 2014 event, with the end goal to fund a $15,000 teacher leader
training scholarship.
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 19
With Appreciation to All Our Generous Donors
Reading Recovery founder Marie Clay (center) meets with Angela Sewall and Linda Dorn.
Recognizing Dr. Angela Sewall, dean of the University of Arkansas
at Little Rock College of Education
When Arkansas teacher leaders learned of the upcoming retirement of Dr.
Angela Sewall, dean of the College of Education, University of Arkansas at
Little Rock for the past 16 years, many were pleased to contribute to the
Reading Recovery Fund recognizing her extraordinary service and support
Dwight Watson
Sofia Brock
Fort Bend Teacher Leaders
Beverly Wells
Jean Hambleton
Mary Jackson
Lauren Buck
Robyn Willis
Marty Brosky
Mary Fried
Audrey Bunch
Linda Wilson
Sally Chadbourn
Mary Jeanine Provencal
Lisa Silva
Joyce Wilson
Audrey Bunch
Diane Gates
Annette Sipe
Patricia Wilson
June Proctor
Lynn & Robert Salem
Lynn Mangold
Natalie Wimsatt
Debbie Charma
Rachel Gonzales
Marjorie Mellen
Susan Winkelmann
Jennifer Glimpse
Mary Jackson
Sherre Marek
Kathleen Wirth-Mills
Chelsea Heights Elementary Kay Hackbarth
Paula Bennet
Julie Wolf
School
Lynn Jasmine
Maryann McBride
Julia Wolfe
Nicole Tschohl
Vikki Hall
C.C. Bates
Deborah Wood
Paula Connor
Barbara Domek
Paulette Moore
Susan Wray
Sandra King
Eloise Hambright-Brown
Michelle Began
MaryLou Young
Lisa Cronin
Mary Jackson
Tashia Morgridge
Moira Zacharakis
Katherin Heins
Patricia Scharer
Esther Agustin
Belinda Zimmerman*
Michelle Jordan
Olga Harri
Ohio Reading Recovery
Allison Karling
Georgia Lauer
Teacher Leaders
Linda Lyons
Melissa Hentges
Phoebe Ingraham
Shelley McPherson
Sally Chadbourn
Christi Owens
Melissa Nelson
Ann Jackson
Eileen Sharff
Holly Norris
Sally Chadbourn
Peninsula ISD Teacher
Honorary Gifts
Jo Ann Turner
Mary Jackson
Leaders
The following are people who
Kathy Dehaven
Cathleen Duvall
Barbara Schubert
Judy Carr
David Kalinowski
Lou Petters
Diane Dunn
Laura Ramos
Luisa Kimbrell
in their names:
Abigail Miller
Gaynell Jamison
Terri Pike
Judy Embry
Anonymous
Annette Ferguson
Audrey Armstrong
Margie Linde
Betsy Kaye
Rhode Island Reading
Nancy Ertel
Marisa Morales
Recovery
Julia Reef
Kentucky Reading Recovery
Julie Francis
Florence One Reading
Teacher Leaders
Nancy Roberts
Recovery Teachers Debbie Rush
Lynn & Robert Salem
Pamilla James
Eva Konstantellou
RRCNA Staff
Salli Forbes
Michael Buonaiuto
Billie Askew
Lori Lyon
Marjorie Rowe
Lynn Salem
*indicates a supporting
member of RRCNA
on behalf of Reading Recovery. Dr. Sewall served as the site coordinator
for the UALR Reading Recovery program and collaborated with other
administrators on implementation issues. Under her leadership, the UALR
Reading Recovery Training Center became a vital part of the college
structure. In addition, Dr. Sewall served on the RRCNA Board of Directors
for 6 years and received a Teacher Leader Award in 2004. Outside of
Reading Recovery, she served on the board of the American Association of
Colleges for Teacher Education and, in 2013, won its prestigious Edward
C. Pomeroy Award for distinguished service to the education community.
“Dr. Sewall understands the power of Reading Recovery for changing the
are recognized in honorarium
and the people who donated
Julia Reef
Billie Askew
literacy lives of children. She is an outspoken advocate for teachers and
Anne Simpson
children,” said Linda Dorn, director of UALR Center for Literacy and
Kathy Banks
Reading Recovery trainer. “The Arkansas Reading Recovery program is
Ann Vaughan
stronger as a result of her influence.”
Connie Briggs
Margaret Griffin
Jady Johnson
Pam Maclagan
Josephine Stewart
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 20
With Appreciation to All Our Generous Donors
Pat Scharer
Linda Bryant
Francis Heinzmann
Richard Shannon
Mary Fried
Catherine Dodge
Jeanne Lemire
Lynn & Robert Salem
In memory of
Angela Sewall
Marjorie Chase
Karen Jenkins
Sandra Snide
Lisa Gail Johns Wells
Janet Behrend
Ann Fontaine
Pat Kelly
Mary Jeanine Provencal
Patricia Conner
Marie Clay
Mark Jones
Rose Spicola
Linda Dorn
Janice Henderson
Anita Gibson
Dianne & Bob
Barbara Schubert
DeLuke DeLuke
Marsha Studebaker
Wesselhoft
Cheri Slinger
Cathleen Duvall
Shirley Keenan
Geri Stone
Kellie Ehlers
Delores DePaoli
Rita Perre-Davis
Mary Ann Marks
Allan Smith
Suzanne McNelly
Velis Konstantellos
Roberta Shafer
FL, because she wanted “to
Audrey Bunch
Maggie Donovan
Anita Gibson
Dorothy Weaver
reconnect with the day-to-day
Karla Strieb
Carolynne Stein
Joe Koukel
Patricia Wilson
lives of young children.” At age
Anonymous
Mary Dovi
Jeanne Lemire
Lisa Johns Wells
51, she’d had a 30-year career
Mary Waltz Lynn Jasmine
Ken Lanier
Anonymous
with the school system working
Lynn & Robert Salem
Nancy Sipe
Roberta Garris
Finis & Julia Calvert
Mr. Edwards
Clifford Lydiard
Shirley Hall
Jeanne Lemire
Alan Lydiard
Memorial Gifts
Nancy Emke
Mary McMeans
The following are people who
Lindsay LaMarche
Anita Hawkins
We have made every effort
Barbara Facini
Mr. Melton
to provide a complete list of
Cornelia Kelly
Jeanne Lemire
donors making contributions
in their names:
Manuel Garcia
Roberta Merrell
within the fiscal year July
Marsha Studebaker
Tee Fiero
2012 through June 2013 and
Patricia Borrok
Connie Geiger
Victorine Merrell
sincerely regret any errors or
Rebecca Mohr
Tee Fiero
omissions. Please call us at
Herbert E. Guenther
Joyce Rinehart
614-310-7340 with any
Anita Gibson
Karen Bentley
corrections.
In the 2012–2013 school year,
Lisa Johns Wells enjoyed a return
to classroom teaching at Pickett
Elementary in the Duval County
Public Schools in Jacksonville,
as a kindergarten teacher, a
Reading Recovery teacher, a Reading Recovery teacher leader, then
literacy specialist who provided professional development workshops to
elementary teachers, coaches, and principals. She had been Teacher of the
Year at West Riverside Elementary and more recently was immediate past
president of Duval County Reading Council, an organization of more than
1,700 educators. When Lisa died suddenly and unexpectedly in May 2013,
colleagues requested that donations be made to the Reading Recovery
Council of North America. A friend wrote in her obituary, “Those who loved
her will never understand why she had to leave us so soon; but we do
know that while on this earth Lisa Wells made a difference.”
Reading Recovery Council of North America
2012–2013 Operational Overview
From FY 2013 audited financial statements prepared
by Rea & Associates. For complete audited financial
statements, visit www.readingrecovery.org
are recognized in memory
and the people who donated
Eva O’Brien
Lou Brown
Ann Vaughan
INCOME OVERVIEW
Income$1,763,228
Program services
67.6%
Membership dues
17.8%
Contributions & grants
7.5%
Net product sales
5.8%
Other1.0%
EXPENSE OVERVIEW
Expense$1,841,664
Program services
75.3%
Management & general 21.6%
Fundraising3.1%
Interest0.3%
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 • 21
2012–2013 Board of Directors
Investing Salli
in Forbes,
your
professional priorities
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Our Vision
We open doors to a literate future
for children who initially struggle in
learning to read and write.
Our Mission
We prevent literacy failure by
supporting specialized and continuous
professional development that results in
strong teaching to improve
student achievement.
President
President-Elect
Vice President
Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Patricia Scharer, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Janet Behrend, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
Eloise Hambright-Brown, Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston, TX
Mary Beth Stevens, Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
Mary Jackson, Fort Bend Independent School District, Sugar Land, TX
Board Members
heryl Achterberg, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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Connie Briggs, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Audrey Bunch, Edenton-Chowan Schools, Edenton, NC
Karin Cecere, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO
Suzanne DeWeese, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Hazel Dick, Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Craig Dougherty, Sheridan County School District #2, Sheridan, WY
Sue Duncan, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Kellie Ehlers, Evening Street Elementary, Worthington, OH
Tee Fiero, Northside Elementary, Midway, KY
Lindy Harmon, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Maryann McBride, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
David Moriarty, Wolburn, MA
Gay Su Pinnell, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Mary Ann Poparad, National Louis University, Lisle, IL
Mary Rosser, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Anne Simpson, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Ralph Smith, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Baltimore, MD
Janice Van Dyke, Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Dwight Watson, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Sherece West, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Little Rock, AR
Staff and Associates
Administration Advocacy & Government Relations
Communications
Conferences & Events
Member Services
Jady Johnson, executive director
Mike Lemaster, senior accountant
Linda Wilson, executive assistant
Lou Ann Racher, government relations associate
Marsha Studebaker, director
Vicki Fox, manager
Anita Gibson, director
Ted Phillips, coordinator
Julie Wolf, program assistant
Julie Reeves, director
Carol Lang, office assistant www.readingrecovery.org