(Marietta, Ga. – Oct. 29, 2015)
Chattahoochee Technical College students, faculty and staff did their part to support literacy awareness by participating in the “Read for the Record” event in October. The event, sponsored by Jumpstart, is a global effort to promote early childhood literacy by motivating children and adults to participate in the world’s largest shared reading experience. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the “Read of the Record” initiative.
CTC’s involvement with the program began five years ago as a project through the Service Learning Program at the college, which encourages students to become more active in their communities. Students read to children at elementary schools, public libraries and at home. The project has grown tremendously as students eagerly recruit people to help promote a love of reading.
This year’s event has even greater significance for Chattahoochee Tech. It is dedicated to Barbara Moore who served as director of libraries before passing away during the summer. Dr. Judy Cannon, a reading instructor at CTC, spoke of how this event is a perfect way to honor Barbara Moore.
“Barbara had such a great love of books and truly enjoyed sharing her passion for reading,” said Cannon.
Chattahoochee Technical College President Dr. Ron Newcomb took part in the “Read for the Record” event at the Marietta Campus. He read to 8-month-old Wayne Van Blarcom, the son of CTC Criminal Justice student, Karen Higdon.
“When it comes to reading, starting early means starting well. Studies have shown time and time again that the earlier children are introduced to reading the better off they are at developing the essential communication and processing skills to excel in school and in life,” said Newcomb.
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