Donate to Reading Power in Memory of Bev Jones
Beverly Jones knew a thing or two about teaching children, having spent 33 years as an educator in North Chicago. Bev taught 5th grade for most of those years, and remembered well how a lack of confidence cast a long shadow over struggling readers. "The first thing we had to do was convince them that they could do well," she would say.
Bev retired in 2011 and began tutoring with Reading Power at Beulah Elementary School in Zion shortly thereafter. "Honestly, I was a little afraid of teaching the 'little people,'" she admitted. But after receiving comprehensive training and seeing the program in action, she was hooked.
"I just fell in love with it," she would say. "I was very impressed with the training they provided, the direction we received, and the enthusiasm that everyone at Reading Power has for helping children."
Bev also cherished the friends she made among the network of tutors. "We're a very diverse group of people from different socio-economic backgrounds, but with a shared commitment to children," she often shared.
Bev's dedication and passion for education left an indelible mark on countless young lives. Her legacy of kindness, patience, and unwavering support for students will always be remembered. Thank you, Bev, for your dedication to Reading Power and to the students whose lives you touched.