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Reach Literacy
English Support

Did you know that over 16,000 people in the Sioux Empire have low to no reading skills?

Can you imagine navigating life without the ability to read and write? At Reach Literacy,

we’re dedicated to changing that. We believe in the transformative power of literacy to help individuals thrive personally, professionally, and socially. For over thirty years, Reach has been a cornerstone in the Sioux Empire community, providing adults with the tools they need to enhance their literacy skills and unlock greater opportunities.

Our Staff

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Executive Director

Molly O'Connor

Brooke Sieff

Program Director

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Allan Idjao

Adult Literacy Instructor

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Nichole Townsend

Bookstore & Outreach Manager

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Phillip Humphrey

Inventory Associate

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Kate Althoff

Read to Succeed Tutor

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Julie Christian

Read to Succeed Tutor

Our Board of Directors

President - Cate Sommervold, Doane University
Vice President & Secretary - Jenny Lockhart,
City of Sioux Falls
Treasurer - Kristen Boyle
, Beck & Hofer Construction
 

Kris Denevan, Sanford Health

Naomi Ludeman, Impact Leadership Consulting Group

Maddie Mack-Knaizeh, Lemonly
Anita Manning, Augustana University

Eyabane Patasse, Levo Credit Union

Rachel Preheim, Lockwood and Zahrbock Kool Law
Caroline Srstka, SD Supreme Court/State Court 

"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope."

Kofi Annan

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