Greater
Houston Area Reading Council
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Executive Board President Robbie Green President-Elect Kathleen
DiFelice Vice President Diantha Sneed Past President Vickey Giles Treasurer Charlene Carter Membership Treasurer Jaunee Perry Recording Secretary Lisa Hamblen Corresponding Secretary Shannon Benson Webmaster Jennifer Goolsby |
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About Us |
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The Greater Houston Area Reading Council (GHARC) is a professional
organization serving the districts in the Greater Houston Area for
individuals who are genuinely concerned with the promotion of literacy
particularly through the improvement of reading and language arts instruction
at all levels. MISSION The Greater Houston Area Reading Council is a
non-profit, professional organization of educators, parents and individuals
dedicated to the advancement of literacy. PURPOSE The purpose of GHARC is to: ¨ inspire individuals to enjoy reading and teaching
of reading, language and literacy. ¨ encourage the study of reading. ¨ stimulate and promote research in language and literacy. ¨ study the various factors that influence progress in reading, language
and literacy. ¨ publish results of pertinent and significant investigations and
practices. ¨ serve as a resource in the development of
programs for continuation of professional growth. ¨ disseminate knowledge related to reading,
language, and literacy through publications, conferences, meetings and other
board-approved-activities. ¨ promote mutual understanding and cooperative work
among educators in pre-school, elementary, junior high, high school, special
areas, college, and leadership positions. ¨ promote communication and cooperation between
parents and educators. ¨ promote service projects that encourage literacy in our community. ¨ promote family participation in literacy. Board Meetings Board meetings are held the first Friday of each month. If you are
interested in serving on the GHARC Board, please contact
Melba Kent, President. |
