Reading Recovery Success Stories

Over the past 25 years, nearly 2 million struggling first-grade students have had Reading Recovery lessons. These stories illustrate how Reading Recovery has built a foundation for continued success.

Columbus, Ohio - Coming Full Circle: Dante's Story by Rose Mary Estice

Riverside, California - Erica's Story: First California Student Now in College by Kathy Presnell-Best

Sioux City, Iowa - Honors Student Addresses South Dakota Reading Recovery Conference

Middlebury, Vermont - Hannah's Story: World Champion Snowboarder by Anne Stanley

Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Sami's Story by Linda Robert

Irving, Texas - Saul's Story: A Motivated Learner Soars to Academic Heights

Caribou, Maine - David Nadeau: Member of the National Honor Society by Nancy Todd

Iowa - Iowa State Representative Tells Her Son's Success Story by Vicki Lensing

Hortonville, Wisconsin - How Reading Recovery Changed Our Lives (And a School Policy) by Sharon Johnson

Turners Falls, Massachusetts - Something Special About Serena by Carol Holubecki and Jennifer Smith

Adrian, Michigan - Sarah's Story: Eighth Grader to Visit Japan by Kay Allingham

Warren County, Kentucky - Michael "Blossomed" with Reading Recovery by Michael McNeal, Sr.

Michigan - Stories of Long-Term Success with Reading Recovery by Reading Recovery Council of Michigan

Gahanna, Ohio - Full of Enthusiasm: Ashley's Story

Hartland, Michigan - Mother Follows Daughter to Reading Recovery by Christine and Dianne Corcoran, and Peggy Corcoran

DeSoto, Texas - "Individualized Commitment to Success" is Christon's brand name

Dearborn, Michigan - Ream's Story: Success Through Collaboration and Teamwork by Beth Gorman

Pampa, Texas - Gari Sue's Story: From Struggling Reader to Reading Volunteer by Doretta Gerber

Columbus, Ohio - Fidel's Story: Kindness and Accomplishment Bring Recognition by Vicki Burlingame