A Village Approach: Fostering Literacy Through Community Engagement

Nov 18th from 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm
with Leah Galione, Founder and Executive Director of PEAK Literacy
Please register by Monday, November 11th.

Note that this month’s luncheon will occur one week later than usual for observance of Veteran’s Day.

Speaker Bio

Leah Galione is a proud UF alumnus and the Founder and Executive Director of PEAK Literacy, a nonprofit providing free, evidence-based reading support to underserved students in Alachua County. In the past five years, she has recruited and trained more than 200 volunteers to teach over 300 kids how to read. Leah also contributes to various boards, including Intersection Education, Gainesville Thrives, and the Alachua County Comprehensive Literacy Planning Committee. Recognized among Our Town Magazine’s Top Three Best Nonprofits in 2024, Leah is a dedicated leader working to expand literacy access for Florida’s youth.

FORMAT

 

• Institute of Culinary Arts at Eastside High School
• 11:30 – Lunch
• 12:00 – Presentation begins
• Registration deadline – Mon, Nov 11th

 

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