Read Write Spell Advances the Science of Reading.
All of our work is based in the science of reading– how the brain learns to read. Our approach, rooted in brain research, has been proven to be more effective for more children than traditional approaches to reading.
We believe that, with proper instruction, all children can learn to read.
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Our Programs
We leverage the power of community volunteers to provide free, long-term, one-to-one reading instruction to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) students who struggle with literacy skills.
The K-1 Foundations program provides instruction in phonological and phonemic awareness, listening comprehension, and letter formation to kindergarten and first-grade students in order to prevent literacy struggles in later grades.
Our Staff
Kris Cox, Read Write Spell Executive Director, (336)779–1302, kris@readws.org
Esharan Monroe-Johnson, Associate Director Phone: (336)779-1304, esharan@readws.org
Margaret Dickinson, Program Director, (336)779-1301, margaret@readws.org
Melissa Lester, Financial Secretary, (336)779-1305, melissa@readws.org
Paula Bennett, Events and Sponsorships Coordinator, (336)779-1303, paula@readws.org
Debbie Kelley, ALP Coordinator and Trainer, (336)779-1300 , debbie@readws.org
Susan Tague, Administrative Assitant, (336)779-1300 , susan@readws.org
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Our Advisory Board
Executive Commitee
Michael Rogers, Chair
Pete Hellebush, Vice-Chair
Leigh Ann Woodruff, Former Chair
Parker K. Tegeler, Secretary
Holley Winikoff, Treasurer
Members
| Ann Beery Alex Bohannon Woody Clinard Kris Cox, Ex-Officio Ida Davis |
Sara Fox Brent Hilleary Jonathan Kelly Malinda Kerns Tony Leonardi Jackie Piscetelli |
Sharon Ralston Lisa Rowell Trish Spencer Kathleen Tatter Liz Williams |
Founding Mothers
Becky Clingman, Voting
Susan Uphoff, Ex-Officio
Trudy Winstead, Ex-Officio