During the school year, Patty teaches 3rd grade children.  In the summer, she volunteers her time to improve adult literacy skills.  Patty works as an unassigned tutor in the Reading Connections office.  While most of the agency's tutors are assigned to one student, Patty will work with drop-in students who are still waiting their individual tutor.  Patty went through the traditional tutor training, but due to her hectic school schedule she decided that she didn't have the time during the school year to tutor.  With more free time in the summer, Patty comes into the Reading Connections office three times per week for a few hours.  She helps students use computer programs, helps them with math problems, or practices writing words and letters.  Sometimes she works with students one-on-one while other times she will read with a small group.  Patty is flexible and kind and often gets asked by students if she will be their full-time tutor.

Reading Connections appreciates the work Patty does to accomodate the students on our waiting list.  The agency needs more volunteer tutors to work with our drop-in students.  Thanks, Patty!