Webinar: Town Hall: Kicking Off 34 Years of SMART Reading by SMART Reading

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About this Webinar

Did you know that SMART Reading served enough kids last year to entirely fill Madison Square Garden?

Join us to kick off our 34th year with a look back at highlights from last year and a deep dive into SMART’s newly adopted strategic plan, which will guide the organization from now until 2028.

Executive Director Jessica Bowersox and Program Director Rashelle Chase-Miller will walk you through the depth and breadth of SMART’s reach and give you the inside scoop on the organization’s plans for deepening impact in the years to come.

They’ll also give an overview of ways to be involved in the 2025-26 school year, and answer questions. Join us!

Jessica Bowersox

Executive Director

Jessica became SMART Reading’s Executive Director in July 2022. She has been with the organization since 2010, as the Communications Director and later the Deputy Director. In her tenure at SMART, she has played an integral role in setting the strategic vision and working with staff and board leadership to fulfill that vision. She also has 17 years’ experience in public relations and marketing within communications agencies and the nonprofit sector. Jessica has Bachelor’s degrees in Public Relations and Magazine Journalism from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Willamette University.
Rashelle Chase-Miller

Program Director

Rashelle comes to SMART with 20+ years' experience creating equitable, culturally responsive educational experiences for young children as well as leadership in early learning organizations. Most recently, she worked for KinderCare Education, managing the professional development and curriculum strategies for KinderCare’s education programs, which operate in 40 states and serve over 150,000 children. She also has experience as a preschool teacher and administrator. Rashelle has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Black Studies from Pitzer College and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Portland State University.