research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers one-on-one attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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Ashley Teipel

Ashley has several years of experience in the field of mental health and discovered her passion for teaching when she served in the Peace Corps as a teacher in the Republic of Moldova. Ashley was first introduced to Reading Partners as a tutor during her graduate studies and instantly fell in love with the organization. During the 2013-14 school year, Ashley was a reading center coordinator, throughout the 2014-15 year she served as a program associate, and for the 2015-16 year she has transitioned into the role of program manager. Ashley has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a masters in elementary education with an emphasis in reading.