The Reading League Virginia

Educating every administrator, teacher, and parent to the research and evidence that has emerged from the science of reading.

  • Promoting an understanding of how the evidence base informs classroom practice.
  • Supporting educators to implement evidence-based practices.
  • Bringing together all stakeholders with shared missions around reading success for all including universities, non-profits, businesses, policymakers, parents, school districts, and other reading organizations.
  • Fostering equitable access to evidence-based reading services.

Meet Our Team

Jennifer Sassano
Jennifer SassanoPast President, Governance Chair
Co-director & Literacy Coordinator, Training & Technical Assistance Center – George Mason University
Kelsi Noel
Kelsi Noel President
Reading specialist, Culpeper County Public Schools; LETRS Vol. 1 Local Certified Facilitator
Erin Saxon
Erin SaxonVice President
Literacy Specialist – VDOE’s Training & Technical Assistance Center at Old Dominion University
Jacqueline Alston
Jacqueline AlstonTreasurer
Certified Reading Specialist
Dyslexia Advisor

Brunswick County Public Schools

Brandi Marolla
Brandi MarollaSecretary
Reading Specialist- Culpeper County Public Schools
Diane Flemming
Diane FlemmingBoard Member, Events Chair
Coordinator, K-12 Literacy- Staffod County Schools
Anne Bragg
Anne BraggBoard Member, Publicity Chair
Literacy Coach- Rockingham County Public Schools
Carrie Heath Phillips
Carrie Heath PhillipsBoard Member, Advancement Chair
Sr. Director, Policy and Engagement, HMH
Emily Solari
Emily SolariAdvisor to the Board
Edmund H. Henderson Professor of Education & Reading Education Program Coordinator – University of Virginia
Jenny Douglas
Jenny DouglasMembership Chair
Specialized Instructional Facilitator and Dyslexia Advisor Loudoun County Public Schools; LETRS Vol 1 Local Certified Facilitator

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