The Literacy PARTNERSHIP

As a ministry of The Gathering, The Literacy PARTNERSHIP comes alongside elementary schools in St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) and the Normandy Schools Collaborative (NSC) to:

Help them accomplish their early childhood literacy goals,

Show appreciation to staff, and

Provide families with brand new children's books for their home libraries.

In everything we do, we work to:

"I have seen tremendous growth in the students. Not only academically, but in their confidence as well!"

- Shamone Green, 1st Grade Teacher, Normandy Schools Collaborative

23-24 Ministry Highlights

More than 1,400 Books Donated to Students in 12 Classrooms Across All 4 of Our Partner Schools

More than 180 Personalized Holiday Gifts Delivered to Teachers & Staff

Ran 12 Sessions a Week for 35 Students in 4 Different Schools

Renovated the Staff Lounge at Pierre Laclede Junior Career Academy

MEET MICHELLE

Michelle Burford

Literacy Partnership Director