About Us
A Note from the President
At The Reading League Tennessee, we are united by a powerful belief: every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident, capable reader. We understand that literacy is the bridge to knowledge, unlocking opportunity and helping students navigate the world with confidence. It equips us with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage meaningfully with each other. That’s why we are dedicated to continuously deepening our understanding of effective, research-based and evidence-aligned instructional practices. Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting us.
Meet Our Team
Advisory Board Members
Dr. Deborah Reed
Director of the Tennessee Reading Research Center
Dr. Erin Phillips
Executive Director of Learning and Literacy for Knox County Schools
Dr. Susan Smartt
Educational Consultant- Coauthor of Next STEPS in Reading Instruction – Connecting Assessment with Intervention
Dr. Karen Kehoe
Director of Dyslexia Services at the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia
Dr. Tim Odegard
Professor of Psychology and Chairholder of the Katherine Davis Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies at Middle Tennessee State University
