research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers one-on-one attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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sally ann zoll

Dr. Sally Ann Zoll

Dr. Sally Ann Zoll, Ed.D, is an award-winning CEO, entrepreneur, and corporate strategist internationally recognized for spearheading significant organizational growth and program sustainment at the organizations she has served.

As the CEO (Interim) for the​ nationally acclaimed nonprofit United Through Reading, Dr. Zoll serves as the chief guardian and spokesperson for the organization’s vision and mission, building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders and partners, and leads programs, finances, and the internal team. In her distinguished career, Dr. Zoll’s values for education are always evident. Sally’s doctorate in educational leadership and management and master’s degree in special education are from the University of San Diego. She also has a BA in elementary education from Purdue University. From her first position as an elementary school teacher to her current leadership role, Dr. Zoll has integrated her knowledge of education, educational technology, and the military with her talents for building and leading organizations of all sizes in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Before joining United Through Reading, Dr. Zoll was President of LearnStar and Vice President of Jostens Learning Corporation, both education software companies. She has worked extensively with the U.S. Department of Education as a consultant for 35 years, served on her Coronado community library’s Board of Trustees for almost nine years, is a member of the Dean’s Honors College Advisory Council at Purdue University, a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), and serves on the Board of the League of Wives Memorial Project.

Speaker John Boehner honored her at the 2014 State of the Union Address for her work supporting military families. Most recently, the Armed Services YMCA in Washington, D.C., alongside Senator Elizabeth Dole, honored her for making a difference in the lives of military families. Under her leadership, United Through Reading received the inaugural Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Hero Award for Community Service and the Library of Congress American Award for Literacy.