TLRN & Hereford Kiwanis Club Team Up with Hereford High School’s Key Club to Spread Holiday Cheer
Texas Panhandle—The Leaders Readers Network was thrilled to participate in the Holiday Read-Aloud and Book Giveaway at Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center in Hereford, Texas. We are grateful for the support of the Hereford High School Key Club and Hereford Kiwanis Club. Together, we were able to provide brand new books to 295 students!
Celebrating the Impact of the Gratitude Project: Lessons in Empathy, Appreciation, and Literacy
A Night to Remember: Jennifer Grimes Honored as Teacher of the Game
Texas Panhandle Gratitude Service Project Led by Tascosa High School’s (IPET)Students
Texas Panhandle—The primary goal of the Gratitude Service Project is to learn about the importance of expressing gratitude to others. After learning about gratitude through a read-aloud, students are encouraged to express their gratitude by writing thank you cards and creating posters for custodians, office staff, administrators and teachers. At Tascosa High School, Ms. Lacee Ratcliff and her 40 Instructional Practice in Education and Training (IPET) students spearheaded a spectacular effort that was recognized as a tremendous success. Thanks to the exemplary leadership of Ms. Ratcliff and the selfless devotion of her IPET students, over 668 books were distributed to students and teachers at San Jacinto Elementary, George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, Avondale Elementary, Paramount Elementary, Bivins Elementary, Olsen Park Elementary, Wolflin Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, Wills Elementary, Coronado Elementary, and Tascosa High School.
TLRN Recognized by the Amarillo Branch NAACP
Texas Panhandle—On Saturday, November 2, 2024, The Leaders Readers Network was recognized by the Amarillo Branch NAACP as the 2024 Special Achievement Award recipient. This award was given to our organization due to the extraordinary efforts of our educators who serve in our Literacy Fellowship who make it possible for our local students to receive new books through their classroom libraries, read-aloud events, and book giveaways.
4,000 Free Books Gifted at Spurs + Frost Bank Back-to-School Bash
Join us for the 2024 Panhandle Gives
The Panhandle Gives is an annual event hosted and coordinated by the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF). The event begins on the Monday before Thanksgiving and ends on the global day of giving known as Giving Tuesday. This year, that's November 25 - December 3, 2024. There are hundreds of organizations in the Texas Panhandle participating in this community effort to raise funds for our community.
Hispanic Heritage Month in the Texas Panhandle
Texas Panhandle—Our annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration was a tremendous success in the Texas Panhandle due to the extraordinary efforts of 17 teachers across Bivins Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Reeves-Hinger Elementary, and Canyon High School. Each year, we have the opportunity to share books which are reflective of the Hispanic cultural heritage thanks to the collaborative work of Melissa Garza and Rubi Perez among others. The five books selected for this year’s project included the following: The Pinata That The Farm Maiden Hung, Too Many Tamales, Spanish is the Language of My Family, Paletero Man, and Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You.
TLRN Presents: The Texas Panhandle Service Project
The Leaders Readers Network (TLRN) has launched an exciting new partnership with West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) aimed at enhancing literacy efforts in the Amarillo and Canyon areas. This collaboration connects local educators and students, fostering a love for reading and improving access to books within the community. Under the leadership of Patrick Miller, Regional Director for the Texas Panhandle, and Dr. Carolyn Baum, WTAMU professor and Attebury Honors Program Advisor, the initiative employs WTAMU's Attebury Honors Scholars as mentors and reading buddies. These dedicated students are stepping into local elementary schools, hosting engaging read-aloud sessions and providing books to young readers, ensuring every child has their very own copy.
We are proud to announce our 2024-2025 Literacy Fellowship team
Leaders Readers Network Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Honoring Community Heroes: TLRN 9/11 Service Project
Let’s Read Together San Antonio for the Big Give 2024
The Leaders Readers Network announces new Regional Director and Programs Coordinator to drive literacy initiatives in the Texas Panhandle
The Leaders Readers Network Announces New Regional Director and Programs Coordinator to Drive Literacy Initiatives in San Antonio
The Leaders Readers Network Announces New Regional Directors to Boost Literacy Across Texas
The Leaders Readers Network Hosts “Remarkable Educator Celebration”
Join the Leaders Readers Network and partners to celebrate and support educators making an impact and shaping a future filled with possibilities for the children in our community.
This year's Texas Panhandle Teacher Celebration’s theme is "Celebrating Our Remarkable Educators"
End of Year Gifting
Thank YOU Teachers Day
Educators, come join us at Pondaseta Brewing Company on November 15 from 4:30pm-6:30pm for Thank You Teacher Day. Come have a drink and happy hour snacks. Let us show our appreciation for all that you do. Our hope is that Thank You Teachers Day will create a sense of community and appreciation for the educators who work tirelessly for children in our community.
