| Terri Lynn Taylor |
"Star readers" are professional entertainers and politicians reading aloud
to public elementary schools, grade pre-K to 3, using their natural talents
for the gift of storytelling. This program is also an instruction in science,
as each story relates to the school's classroom studies for that month.
THE STAR READERS PROGRAM is an innovative approach to providing
a forum for the development of critical academic skills, such as reading,
listening and comprehension.
to public elementary schools, grade pre-K to 3, using their natural talents
for the gift of storytelling. This program is also an instruction in science,
as each story relates to the school's classroom studies for that month.
THE STAR READERS PROGRAM is an innovative approach to providing
a forum for the development of critical academic skills, such as reading,
listening and comprehension.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
- Integrate a fun, enrichment learning program into the school's core curriculum;
- Introduce the concept of reading as a pleasurable leisure time alternative;
- Introduce concepts which promote literacy, including:
- an increase in reading and listening skills;
improved language;
improved auditory processing
| Left to Right: Actor Rick Williams, STAR READER, Founder Terri Taylor and News Anchor Tim White |
The purpose of STAR READERS is to conduct a volunteer reading program
with a scientific theme. Target audiences are Title 1 Schools, such as
Waverly Elementary School on Cleveland's lower West Side.
with a scientific theme. Target audiences are Title 1 Schools, such as
Waverly Elementary School on Cleveland's lower West Side.
| STAR READERS have included: Kate Mulgrew/Star Trek The Honorable Louis Stokes/U.S. Congress Tom Beres/WKYC The O'Jays/Recording Artists The Honorable Mayor Jane Campbell Wayne Dawson/WJW Tim White/WKYC Gerald Levert/Recording Artist Margaret Ford-Taylor/Playwright, Director Dorothy and Reuben Silver/Veteran Theatre Actors Barbara Gauthier/WKYC Gary Mauer/"The Phantom", Phantom of the Opera Connie Kieken/TV Personality Cordell Stokes/"Antwone Fisher" Mark Nolan/WKYC |
| STAR READERS IS A PROUD AGENCY OF THE UBF Funded by the United Black Fund, The STAR READERS PROGRAM has expanded its programming. In addition to serving other school systems, the program now offers tutoring services. |
| TV Personality Connie Dieken and kindergarten teachers |
| Photo Left & Center: Playwright, director, actress and Kennedy Center Award Winner Margaret Ford-Taylor demonstrates acting ability as she reads to students. Right: Student's facial expression shows impact of Ford-Taylor's involvement. STAR READERS WORKS! |
| Congressman Louis Stokes reads to children |
| Left: STAR READERS founder Terri Lynn Taylor "Walks the Walk" as she continues to pursue education and excellence |
| Standing-Left to Right - Staff Librarian and Terri Taylor. Seated - Dorothy and Reuben Silver |
| The STAR READERS PROGRAM was founded by Terri L. Taylor to benefit Cleveland City Schools. For more information on STAR READERS please email: starreadersprogram@yahoo.com |
| Happy and excited students listen intently to "Star Readers" volunteers |
The STAR READERS PROGRAM was founded by Terri L. Taylor to benefit Cleveland City Schools. For more information on STAR READERS please email: starreadersprogram@yahoo.com |
Above & Left:
Star Readers
students and a
proud grandmother
Star Readers
students and a
proud grandmother