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| OUR MISSION LEAP will enable individuals to challenge and change their world through powerful literacy |
| VISION LEAP of WNY provides leadership in literacy that results in an increase in the number of people engaged in negotiating the conditions of their lives. Our organization will emphasize literacy as a vehicle to transformational and autonomous thinking. |
About Us
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| We believe that literacy should encourage people to challenge and change their world, not merely, uncritically, adapt themselves to it |
Dr. Richardson's vision helped inspire the formation of L.E.A.P. She was the
driving force behind the creation and development of the Literacy Center at
Canisius College where she served as its Director for three years. She
received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Reading Education from the State
University of New York at Buffalo. She also holds a Masters in Library
Science with a concentration in school library media, as well as a Masters
of Education specializing in reading education. Certified in both areas, she
worked in several public school districts before pursuing her doctoral work.
Her research interests include critical literacy, urban education, school
reform, class and educational achievement, and using technology to
improve teacher preparation.
driving force behind the creation and development of the Literacy Center at
Canisius College where she served as its Director for three years. She
received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Reading Education from the State
University of New York at Buffalo. She also holds a Masters in Library
Science with a concentration in school library media, as well as a Masters
of Education specializing in reading education. Certified in both areas, she
worked in several public school districts before pursuing her doctoral work.
Her research interests include critical literacy, urban education, school
reform, class and educational achievement, and using technology to
improve teacher preparation.
Carol graduated Magna Cum Laude from UB with a BA in Psychology and
worked in the medical field for many years before pursuing her dream of
becoming a teacher. She received her Master of Science in Education and
Reading Certification from Canisius College and worked as an Adjunct
Professor in the Graduate School of Education. She holds dual certifications
in Elementary Education and Reading and is currently a Reading Specialist
for the Buffalo Public Schools.
worked in the medical field for many years before pursuing her dream of
becoming a teacher. She received her Master of Science in Education and
Reading Certification from Canisius College and worked as an Adjunct
Professor in the Graduate School of Education. She holds dual certifications
in Elementary Education and Reading and is currently a Reading Specialist
for the Buffalo Public Schools.
| Founder | Executive Director l Vice President Board of Directors |
Founder | Vice President Board of Directors | Secretary | Program Director
| EXECUTIVE BOARD |
| Dr. Gillian Richardson Executive Director, LEAP of WNY Vice President Board of Directors Carol Peszko Program Director, LEAP of WNY Vice-President Board of Directors/Secretary Reading Specialist, Buffalo Public School District Dr. Susan Mary Paige Buffalo State College University College Faculty Richard Scalzo Treasurer, LEAP of WNY School Counselor, Retired Mary Margaret Aprile Time Warner Cable, Corporate Division - Buffalo Manager, Human Resources Holly Quicksey Assistant to the Dean, School of Education, Buffalo State College Patricia Merino Maranaii Consulting Communication & Marketing Consultant Marie Romano M&T Bank Sheila Csicseri Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department Sheridan Parkside Youth Center Katie Chadwick Food Bank of Western New York David Schnettler Business Manager LEAP OF WNY HONORARY/ADVISORY BOARD Honorable Frank Caruso Justice, New York State Supreme Court |
