Pros
The work in the schools is so valuable. The one-to-one model is proven to be successful. Having worked in the non-profit sector before coming to Reading Partners, I found you will gain more understanding of the community and make more connections here than in others. You will experience working with young students and build your arsenal of literacy strategies should you further your career in education. Reading Partners' mission and core values are worthwhile causes.
Cons
This is strictly speaking about Tulsa. The Executive Director has made numerous questionable decisions throughout the 2016-2017 school year that have drastically hindered the once thriving organization. She has even been caught in complete lies to not only her employees but also regional stakeholders. It is downright embarrassing for any company's reputation! Policies within the region are not well enforced. Drastic leadership changes are taking place at the national level, leaving regions unsupported and poorly regulated. New managers are inexperienced and vastly undertrained. What was once growing to be a successful non-profit is now flunking.
