Wonder of Reading Names Hollingworth Elementary Principal Miriam Kim
As Their First Educator of the Year
“I was so surprised and honored to be the first recipient of this award,” said Kim. “I plan to use the funds for professional development opportunities for my school team.”
A group of teachers from Hollingworth wrote and submitted the grant application this past summer. They wrote that Kim creates, cultivates, and fosters a love for reading and learning in the children at Hollingworth through a number of reading programs, incentives, and her own personal involvement. It was due to Kim’s diligence and determination that Hollingworth became the first school selected for a Wonder of Reading Library to open in the Rowland Unified School District
Extending the power of the library, Kim had a reading garden created adjacent to the school building to give the students a safe and peaceful sanctuary. The garden and working fireplace found in the library were purposely put in so that all students, no matter their background could have access to as many life experiences as possible.
Hollingworth teachers also praise the support they receive by Kim in research-based practices and strategies focused on literacy and the use of student data. The school was also just named the first Turn Around Schools – No Excuses University in the San Gabriel Valley Excuses University ” is a network of elementary, middle, and junior high schools across the United States
The Wonder of Reading organization is a non-profit foundation that focuses on three primary objectives: renovating school libraries, restocking the libraries with new books, and implementing literacy initiatives and support programs at partner schools. For more information, please visit www.wonderofreading.org
Hollingworth Elementary is proud to be a two-time
*Photo of Miriam Kim and Hollingworth Librarian Karen Placencio.