Gayla’s Spotlight

Gayla Blott  Volunteer since Fall of 2017 Gayla says that her favorite thing about volunteering at Children’s Literacy Center is “working with a variety of children and watching the progress”. When asked to share one fun fact about herself, Gayla...

Shelby’s Spotlight

Shelby is a senior in high school, tutors at the Monument library, has been an active youth ambassador, and received the YAP scholarship for excelling in tutor...

Susan’s Spotlight

Susan Ardnt Volunteer since September 2018 I feel like I’m making a positive difference in the life of my student.  She has made some great progress by working hard and her attitude about reading, and learning in general, has changed to her advantage. I have had...

Krista’s Spotlight

Krista Bruckner Volunteer since June 2019 What do you like about volunteering with Children’s Literacy Center? “I get to help another child while my own children are being tutored. This allows me to really see the benefits of the program through a tutor’s...

Emily Scott’s Spotlight

Volunteer since 2018 I love the moment when the kids finally get it. The lightbulb comes on for them, and they finally start to see improvement in their reading. The kids work harder than we do, and it’s amazing to see their progress and growth over the semester. I...