After spending four years as a Jumpstart Corps member, Lawrie begins two years as a Pearson Teacher Fellow this fall, serving as a teacher in a low-income preschool in Chicago.
Learn more about her Jumpstart journey and her decision to pursue a career in early education
JUMPSTART'S READ FOR THE RECORD IS ONLY 2 MONTHS AWAY -- GET YOUR OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN BOOK NOW!
The official campaign book of Jumpstart's Read for the Record is The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf, drawings by Robert Lawson - and supplies are selling quickly! Published by Pearson, Jumpstart's custom limited edition of The Story of Ferdinand includes a forward from Matt Lauer and Meredith Viera and trusted tips for reading with young children. For $10, you can have the book shipped to your home or you can donate the book directly to a child in need. Special edition books sold out quickly last year and supplies are limited, so get yours now. You can give or get your own copy today by visiting www.readfortherecord.org/books.
And remember... if you donate a book to a child in need by September 1, these children will have books in hand on September 20 and be able to participate in the record breaking day. Our goal is to have books for 100,000 children, but we need your help to get there!
After giving or getting a book, make sure to register on the official campaign website. You can join or create an online book drive and get your friends and family involved. And don't forget to plan for September 20 -- the record breaking day! Use our Event Finder/Builder to find an event near you or to officially register your own record breaking celebration!
From left: Serena Handley, Elizabeth Bauer, Ashley Gomes,
Shaun Robinson, Lara Goetsch, Matthew Andereck, Heather Little,
Michael Baulier, Shari Kurtzman
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD'S SHAUN ROBINSON HELPS TO HONOR JUMPSTART CORPS MEMBERS Shaun Robinson, host of Access Hollywood, lent her support to Jumpstart recently, hosting a celebration event for the American Eagle (AE) Spirit of Service Awards. The awards recognize outstanding Jumpstart Corps members with a college scholarship. Shaun had dinner with the 10 college student finalists, and presented a $5,000 scholarship from AE to five winners: Matt Andereck (DePaul University - Chicago), Elizabeth Bauer (Tufts University - Boston), Lara Goetsch (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire), Ashley Gomes (California State University - Fresno), and Shari Kurtzman (Suffolk University - Boston). Additional finalists received a $1,000 scholarship from AE including: Michael Baulier (Northeastern University - Boston), Serena Handley (Emerson College - Boston), Anne Jennings (University of Virginia - Charlottesville), Heather Little (University of Missouri - Kansas City), and Brittany Oliver (University of Rochester).
JUMPSTART TO LAUNCH SEVEN NEW SITES As Jumpstart prepares to launch its 15th program year, we're proud to announce the addition of seven new sites to our network. In 2007-2008, Jumpstart will expand its reach to Pace University (New York City), the University of Connecticut, Boston University, Emerson College, University of the District of Columbia, University of California - Berkeley, and Stanford University. Jumpstart's network will now include over 3,500 Corps members serving nearly 14,000 children, bringing us one step closer to the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed.
NEW CORPORATIONS JOIN JUMPSTART'S NATIONAL CAMPAIGN Jumpstart is excited to announce the full list of partners and sponsors for Jumpstart's Read for the Record 2007. The campaign has become an unprecedented collaboration between Jumpstart and corporations from varied sectors - all with a single goal in mind... raising awareness of the early education crisis and bringing much needed resources to the children in our most underserved communities. This campaign would not be possible without the unwavering support of our partners and sponsors. These organizations have fueled Jumpstart's growth and ability to work with thousands of at-risk preschoolers:
National Partners: American Eagle Outfitters, Pearson, and Sodexho
2007 Campaign Sponsors: Bright Horizons, Hanna Andersson, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Penguin Young Readers Group, and Toys "R" Us
2007 Media Sponsor: XM Satellite Radio
2007 Campaign Supporters: Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), Public Library Association (PLA), and American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Read more to find out how each has carved out a unique opportunity to work with Jumpstart in fueling the growth of Jumpstart's Read for the Record campaign in 2007.
VOTE JUMPSTART AS WORLD CHAMPION OF CHARITIES The book, entitled World Champions: 25 Charities That Make Our Home a Better Place to Live, is a hard cover coffee table book that features the heartwarming stories of 25 charities (including Jumpstart), and the impact they have on society. By purchasing the book and voting for Jumpstart at www.25charities.com, you can help to support our organization. Read the press release or visit www.25charities.com to learn more.
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