Testimonials

Growing Readers is a game changer at Bright Star Elementary. I feel so fortunate that my teachers have embraced this new way of thinking about reading. I love that they could immediately use the strategies and skills learned from professional learning. The most valuable portion has been the coaching that allows our teachers the opportunity to see modeling from the trainers and then show what they learned in the observation cycle. It has transformed our school!
-Heather Fields, Principal, Brightstar Elementary, Douglas County Schools

“I absolutely love the Growing Readers system! It gives teachers a strong, foundational, and systematic approach to teaching students not only how to read but also how to love reading. What I appreciate most is how it meets students right where they are as readers and provides the support they need to grow with confidence. I used to feel nervous about teaching younger students to read because I didn’t know where to begin, but Growing Readers gave me the tools, guidance, and structure I needed. It has helped me—and so many others—become stronger, more effective facilitators of readers!”

- Adrienne Babb, Instructional Lead Teacher
Douglas County, Mirror Lake Elementary School

“I had the honor of participating in the Growing Readers System as a candidate, where my role was to support teachers and students in our district. Despite holding a terminal degree in Language & Literacy and having conducted extensive research in the field, I was surprised by how deeply the side-by-side coaching and shift to structured literacy practices impacted my own teaching, learning, leading, and coaching. I hope that every district has the opportunity to engage in this powerful and transformative work.”

Dr. Charnita West, EIP Reading Coordinator
DeKalb County