Every week during legislative session, I invite a class of elementary school students to my office and read to them. I’ve also read to children in schools, libraries and child development centers throughout our state. These students are excited to hear me read them a story. Once I’ve finished reading, these children can’t wait to read a book on their own. This excitement for reading helps students to do better in other subjects as well.

• 1st     Mayesville Elementary, St. John Elementary       (Sumter County)
• 15th   Dutch Fork Elementary (Lexington, Richland    Counties)
• 22nd  C.C. Blaney Elementary (Charleston County)

• 22nd  Mt. Zion Elementary (Charleston County)

March

• 1st     Spring Valley Baptist Preschool (Richland County)

• 15th   Bennetsville Primary (Malboro County)

• 22nd  St. Martin De Portes Preschool

• 29th   Congaree Elementary (Lexington County)

• 29th   Rainbow Child Care Center (Richland County)

April

• 5th     E. E. Taylor Elementary (Richland County)

• 19th   Ruby Elementary (Chesterfield County)