Retired teacher turned volunteer leading program helping students with reading

SANFORD, Fla. — Nearly 10 years after retiring, longtime Seminole County educator Rebekah Richey is still making a difference at her former school.

Richey is the founder of Nanas, Papas and Friends, a volunteer program at Goldsboro Elementary Magnet in Sanford that connects students with family members and community volunteers who spend time reading with them.

The program began as Richey’s way of giving extra support to students who needed more one-on-one attention…

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