Our Purpose

The Lee County Reading Council is committed to promoting reading as an essential tool and source of enjoyment for everyone.

Our Goal

To encourage the study of reading at all levels; To disseminate literacy information to educators, parents and the community at large; To sponsor conferences and programs designed to share educational trends and current research.
President
Melinda Sharp
Lehigh Elementary
President Elect
Jeanne Petronio
Island Coast High
Vice President
Jacque McCrady
Trafalgar Middle
Recording Secretary
Jewel Faerber
Estero High
Corresponding Secretary
Mary Garcia
Lehigh Senior High
Treasurer
Patty Smith
Lehigh Elementary
Membership Chair
Cheryl Walk
Manatee Elementary
Publicity
Carol Brott
Conference
Pam Davidson
Lehigh Elementary
Hospitality
Starr Watson
Heights Elementary
Grants
Diane Elswick
Newsletter
Anna Jones
East Lee County High
Teacher of the Year
Linda Gobran
Dunbar Middle/South Fort Myers High
Honor Council
Avanah Jent
Advisor
Pam LaRiviere
Challenger Middle/Veteran's Park
Past President
Maria Schneider
Curriculum & Staff Development Center