Early Learning Coalition of SWFL Expands Literacy Buddy Program With New Hire

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Nov. 11, 2015 - PRLog -- The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida (ELC) has named Brooke Potts as the new point person for its Literacy Buddy Program. Ms. Potts is a recent graduate of Florida State University. She will spearhead the day-to-day operation of the program which pairs adult “Buddies” with 3 and 4 year olds in child care programs served by the ELC.

In the Literacy Buddy Program, a child writes to their Buddy—telling him or her about their interests. The Buddy then buys a book for that child based on those interests, writes a note, and sends it along to the child’s classroom. These exchanges take place three times during the school year.

“Brooke will be visiting all the childcare centers involved in our Literacy Buddy Program to touch base with teachers and assess if additional resources are needed in the classroom,” says Jill Corbett, supervisor of the coalition’s Literacy Buddy Program. “Brooke is here to enrich the experience of everyone involved in the program—from teachers to children to the adult ”Buddies.”

If you would like to become a Literacy Buddy and help put books into the hands of children, please visit www.ELCofSWFL.org.

About the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida:
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida exists to enhance the quality of children’s lives by providing families, early childhood educators, caregivers and community partners in Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties, with opportunities to positively impact the future. For details on our many services or to donate, please visit www.ELCofSWFL.org or call (239) 935-6100.