Executive Committee
Missouri State Council-IRA 2015-2016
President........................Tamara Rhomberg
Vice President.........................Steve Baybo
Secretary................................Mollie Bolton
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Development ........................Diana Houlle
Treasurer........................Betty Porter Walls
Legislative Chair......Mary Eileen Rufkahr
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The Missouri Reader Co-Editors..................
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Website Coordinator.........Glenda Nugent
State Coordinator...............Glenda Nugent
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Book Bundle/Apps
The Wonderful Things You Will Be-Written and Illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin
Review by: Fan Yu
Actively Learn: An Interactive Approach to Reading -- Chelsea Phipps
Use technology to lighten your work load and improve student performance.
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Classroom Closeups- cont.
A Student Organized Classroom Library-Brandi Farris
Make books available and inviting to students by establishing a student organized library.
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Invaluable Invitation
Leaders are Readers – Danny Brassell
Motivate readers of all ages and levels with these ideas from a super motivator!
Content Contributions
How Reader’s Theatre Can Motivate the Unmotivated–Michelle Maynes Nichols
Use Reader’s Theater to integrate literacy into content areas and special classes such as music, PE and art.
Using Classroom Conversation to Promote Student Literacy
Susan Craig, Ed.D. LPC
Use speaking and listening for deeper understanding and increased engagement from your students.
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An Interview with Dianne de Las Casas – Motivating Readers with a Sparkling Spirit – Glenda Nugent
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Collaboration Collection
Fostering a Lasting Motivation to Read: Lessons from Community Reading Programs - Dr. William Kerns and Dr. Betty Porter Walls
Learn how a university and a local reading council connect to the community to motivate young readers.
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