Miami Trace Elementary School

Washington Court House, Ohio

2024 Read Live School of the Year Runner-up

Submitted by Kylie Lanman, District Administrator

Miami Trace Elementary School receives a $500 Read Naturally Gift Certificate.

Miami Trace Elementary School has been using Read Live for 12 years, and the program has been "a transformative tool" in the school's literacy initiatives. In her nomination, District Administrator Kylie Lanman shares powerful insight from Curriculum Director Nicole Fatica-Mavis. "Over the past decade, amidst the trials brought forth by the pandemic, we have continued to witness remarkable growth and progress among our students, thanks to Read Live. We wholeheartedly endorse Read Live and its potential to empower students across all school districts."

In the the nomination, Curriculum Director Nicole Fatica-Mavis shared:

"Located in southeast Ohio, Miami Trace Local School District prides itself on fostering educational excellence in our rural community. With a student body of approximately 2,500 learners, we are committed to nurturing a love for learning and ensuring every child reaches their fullest potential.

For over a decade, Read Live has played a vital role in our teaching and learning processes at Miami Trace Elementary School. Recognizing the importance of reading fluency in laying the foundation for academic success, we embarked on a journey to address the needs of our students. Witnessing numerous challenges faced by our young readers, we sought a solution that would not only enhance fluency but also encourage a passion for reading.

Through the support of our administrators and teachers, Read Live has proven to be a transformative tool in our literacy initiatives. Over the past decade, amidst the trials brought forth by the pandemic, we have continued to witness remarkable growth and progress among our students, thanks to Read Live. We wholeheartedly endorse Read Live and its potential to empower students across all school districts."