Students in Mark Ruiz’s fourth-grade class at Joe Carlson Elementary School were treated to a special guest at story time this week.
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Both of the books that Conners read covered the concept of generations and the passing of wisdom from older people to younger. The students listened intently, answered questions, and looked carefully at the pictures. Even a fire drill that emptied the school for a few minutes couldn’t distract them for long.
“It’s so important to instill a love of learning and literature, and you could see that they appreciate being read to and that it’s a treat for them,” said Conners, who also recruits college employees to participate. “The students were so interested and well-behaved. I am thrilled every year that we are part of the Community Reads program.”
College employees also visited classes at Stevenson, Faras, Clawson, and Sarah Marley elementary schools. Readers from the college included Denisse Escarcega, coordinator, early childhood education; Charles Flanagan, director, correctional education; Chuck Hoyack, dean of the Douglas Campus; Lupita Morales, purchasing; Michel Ouellette, housing director; and Ana Salcido, human resources.
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