Literacy Partners
Amanda Carr is a Senior Director of Development at Literacy Partners. Previously, Amanda held positions as a Director of Development And Communications at Behind the Book, Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships at Global Kids, and Team Leader at School on Wheels, Inc. Amanda is experienced in managing teams, volunteer recruitment, partnerships, and event logistics. Amanda holds a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Union College.
Literacy Partners
Literacy Partners strengthens families through a two-generation approach to education. With our free classes, low-income parents in New York City develop the literacy and language skills they need to succeed in today’s world. Our research-based curriculum also incorporates child development and parenting support to help parents boost their children’s early reading, school readiness, and social-emotional growth.