Brown Institute for Young Learners

Summer shouldn't mean a pause in learning. ☀️

If you're wondering how to keep your child engaged in reading, maintain the progress they've made this school year, or prepare them for what's next, I'd love to help.

I'm excited to offer Summer Reading Roadmap Sessions—a personalized 60-minute virtual planning session designed to help families create a realistic and engaging literacy plan for the summer.

Together, we'll:
📚 Discuss your child's strengths and goals
📚 Identify areas to support over the summer
📚 Create a customized summer reading plan that fits your family's schedule
📚 Explore book recommendations and literacy activities you can use at home

After our session, you'll receive a personalized Summer Reading Roadmap with next steps so you can feel confident supporting your child's learning all summer long.

Investment: $125

If this sounds like something your family could benefit from, click the link in my bio (https://forms.gle/wR1qRTVEku2DZJ9o7) to request a session. I'll follow up within 24 hours with available appointment times and payment information.

Let's make this a summer of joyful reading and meaningful growth. 🌱📖

Juneteenth is more than a day off—it’s an opportunity to honor history and have meaningful conversations with our children.

If you're looking for ways to introduce Juneteenth to young learners, we've gathered a few family-friendly resources:

📚 Children's books about Juneteenth
🎥 Educational videos for young learners
🎉 Family-friendly events happening in our community

Whether you're reading together, attending a local celebration, or simply having a conversation at home, every opportunity to learn helps children build understanding, empathy, and appreciation for our shared history.

How are you celebrating Juneteenth this year? Share your traditions, activities, or favorite resources in the comments below. 👇🏽

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Last night was a special one. ✨ 

We had the honor of awarding our Future Educators Scholarship to two outstanding graduating seniors from Plainfield High School who will be pursuing careers in education. 📚
While only one of our scholarship recipients is pictured here, we are incredibly proud of both students and excited to see the impact they will make in classrooms and communities for years to come.

This scholarship represents more than financial support, it reflects our commitment to investing in the next generation of educators. As someone who attended Plainfield Public Schools and has dedicated my career to education, it is especially meaningful to support students who answer this calling.

A huge thank you to the Clearinghouse Scholarship Committee for hosting another wonderful awards ceremony and for the incredible work they do each year to celebrate and support our children. 💜

I also want to extend my gratitude to everyone who supported our Double Good popcorn fundraiser. Because of your generosity, Brown Institute was able to award TWO scholarships this year for the very first time! 🎉 This is a milestone truly worth celebrating.

To our scholarship recipients: congratulations on this well-deserved achievement. Continue to dream big, work hard, and remember that the profession you've chosen has the power to change lives every single day. 🍎

We are honored to be a small part of your journey and can't wait to see what comes next.

Here's to supporting future educators, strengthening our communities, and making an even bigger impact next year. ✨