Recognizing the need to read

Recognizing the need to read

Sigma Kappa Delta members promote reading and intellectual inquiry at Jackson- Wonder Pre- School and Elementary

ASU Mid-South The plan to read to preschoolers at Jackson Wonder Pre-School and Elementary began early this semester in a classroom at Arkansas State University Mid-South. Erika Townsend, President of Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD), English honor society for two year colleges, first presented the idea to fellow club members in early August. “Erika had an excellent idea to reach out to a school in our community to promote the love of reading and intellectual inquiry.

Her leadership skills in coordinating this event reveal her enthusiasm for promoting both SKD and ASUMid- South.,” recalls Christopher Tindall, Faculty Advisor for SKD. “I am very proud of Erika in her role as the President of the organization. I am also grateful to the administration at Jackson Wonder Pre-School and Elementary for allowing us to visit campus.”

“Sigma Kappa Delta is a club that continues to be involved in the community. Members of SKD seek to capitalize on opportunities to grow in membership as well as to promote ASUMid- South as a respected institution of higher education,” said Tindall.

The pictures taken during the campus visit capture the enthusiasm the children have for reading. SKD members spent time in five classrooms during the day of the visit. The children were awarded with stickers and other “goodies” after the readings were over.

Many of the students asked questions about Sigma Kappa Delta and ASUMid- South during the event.

Gabby Sneed, Vice President of SKD, offers the following reflection: “Reading to the children was a great way to connect with them

and teach them the importance of reading, not only in their early education but

also as they move into higher grade levels.”

By Deborah Yen