Sheridan Preparatory Academy recently welcomed guest readers from the nearby Tony Clement Center for Education, a part of the City School District of Albany. Keysean Devon Ward, an 11th grader, read ‘Salt in His Shoes,’ a story about Michael Jordan’s dream, to the academy’s 4th graders.
Other students from the Tony Clement Center, such as Talan Parker, Kiana Mullin, and Jahnya Haggray, also joined the event. They read books to students from various grades at Sheridan Preparatory Academy. The goal was to give younger students role models who enjoy reading.
The event was photographed and the pictures are available online. The partnership between the two schools shows the significance of promoting reading among students. It also shows the impact of role models in motivating younger students to follow their interests and dreams.
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