A Bit Of Background
Founded in 2020, Right To Read was established with a commitment to addressing literacy inequities and supporting students' educational journeys. Recognizing that strong literacy skills are fundamental to academic success and lifelong opportunities, Right To Read provides essential reading resources, tailored support, and impactful community programs. By focusing on equitable access and meeting students where they are, Right To Read empowers young learners to overcome literacy barriers and reach their full potential. Through partnerships with educators, families, and community organizations, Right To Read is building a foundation of literacy that benefits individuals and strengthens communities.
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One of the most important predictors of graduating from high school is proficient reading by the end of third grade.
our services
Right to Read provides individual and small group reading intervention to students with identified reading weaknesses.
Supporting under-resourced communties is the heart of our programming with both parent education and community partnerships being a huge component in helping students at-risk of reading failure achieve reading success. Through partnerships with established after-school programs we are able to provide consistent reading instruction to students in elementary through middle school.
Right to Read provides individual and small group reading intervention to students with identified reading weaknesses.
Our Literacy Enrichment and Advocacy Program (LEAP) is a pioneering initiative designed with families at its core, focusing on research-based reading interventions, comprehensive family support, and student advocacy. Our mission is to equip students and families with the necessary resources to achieve literacy excellence and ensure long-term educational success.
Right to Read provides individual and small group reading intervention to students with identified reading weaknesses.
Designed to inhance instructional skills, Right To Teach is an exclusive membership for reading interventionists, dyslexia therapists, tutors, and classroom teachers seeking practical strategies for reading instruction. This program provides access to expert mentors, research-based strategies and resources, and collaborative learning communities. Our goal is to support teachers in their professional growth, empowering them to deliver high-quality literacy instruction and improve student outcomes.
Committed To The Cause
Tenesha Jedkins Smith, M.Ed, LDT, CALT
Founder, Executive Director
Kailey Barry, M.S., CCC-SLP
Right To LEAP Program Coordinator
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Rebecca Hinds, M.A, LDT, CALT
Right To Teach Program Coordinator
Nicole Simpson, Ed.D.
Dyslexia Practitioner
Kate Pinkerton, M.Ed
Reading Interventionist
Samirah Artiste
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
