Reach Out and Read
Hannah Ongman has had a diverse range of experiences in various organizations, including Reach Out and Read, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Special Olympics Illinois, Thresholds, Health Leads, VITAS Healthcare, and Jumpstart. Hannah has held roles such as National Director of Network Operations, Milieu Therapist, Community Support Specialist, and Corps Member. Hannah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Psychological Services from Northwestern University and is currently pursuing a Public Leadership Credential at Harvard University.
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Reach Out and Read
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Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization of medical providers who promote early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms nationwide by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud. Reach Out and Read builds on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers to develop critical early reading skills in children, beginning at 6 months of age. Reach Out and Read serves more than 4 million children and their families annually. Reach Out and Read families read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten better prepared to succeed, with larger vocabularies and stronger language skills. During the preschool years, children served by Reach Out and Read score three to six months ahead of their non-Reach Out and Read peers on vocabulary tests. These early foundational language skills help start children on a path of success when they enter school.