On June 7, 2018 I had the pleasure of spending the entire day at Sudlersville Elementary School, which is located in Queen Anne’s County, MD.
Under the capable leadership of Pamela Renfrow (Library-Media Specialist) and Rebecca Van Aken (Reading Specialist), I was able to read Jamal and Me to students in grades K-4. The students were divided into grade level groups which enabled the read aloud time and the follow-up writing activities to be developmentally appropriate. Kindergarten students completed coloring sheets, students in grades 1-3 completed drawings and written exercises, and grade 4 students made posters encouraging others to read Jamal and Me. Below are some pictures that demonstrate how hard the students worked!
“What a valuable experience for students to be able to put a face to an author’s name. The students were captivated by Dr. Carol Franks-Randall’s reading of her first published book, Jamal and Me. Her visit was educational and inspiring for all 300 Kindergarten through fourth grade students at Sudlersville Elementary School.” Pamela Renfrow, Library-Media Specialist, Sudlersville Elementary School
“Dr. Franks-Randall visited Sudlersville Elementary to encourage our students to use their creative minds to write and not only has she encouraged but she has empowered them to think and write creatively.” Thomas Walls, Principal, Sudlersville Elementary School
“Dr. Franks- Randall encouraged all students to make a difference in the world through acts of kindness and creativity. She has served as a model and mentor for our students to show them that anything is possible with preparation, perseverance and persistence. We thank her for encouraging the love of reading and writing in our elementary school students. We look forward to reading her new book, Playground Heroes and her next visit to Sudlersville Elementary School!” Rebecca Van Aken, Reading Specialist, Sudlersville Elementary School
Thank you, Sudlersville Elementary School staff and students for the warm welcome!
My visit was featured in the Bay Times and Record Observer on June 20, 2018.