About Us
The Be Reading board and team along with the Be Reading project team at the Rotary Club of West Ottawa and Rotarians around the world are passionate about kids and literacy, and are thrilled by the impact of our online Free Reading Program service.
The Free Reading Program works and is provided through Rotary clubs and other non-profit and private sector organizations with similar missions and values. If your organization would like to provide your own “branded” version of the Free Reading Program – please let us know.
The Free Reading Program education content is provided through the generosity of Essential Skills, a renowned learning platform serving schools across North America. If you are a teacher or school board official looking for an in-class literacy solution please visit https://essentialskills.com/.
Thank you!
Meet Our Volunteer Leads
Heather Lennie
Co-Founder
As co-founder and principle animator, Heather has conducted online literacy training programs and implemented e-learning strategies for schools, corporations, non-profits, after-school programs and families. Heather has a Master’s degree in Educational Technology and is a proud Rotarian.
Hugh Williams
A Rotarian, writer, producer and communications consultant, Hugh leads the Be Reading project team at the Rotary Club of West Ottawa and has served as a board member and an executive with several charitable organizations that work with children and youth. Connect on LinkedIn.