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A basic reading framework based on more than 20 years
of studies and field research, The SOS Reading Approach
operates on the understanding that until a child possesses
automatic reading skills, he or she cannot read with fluency,
which is requisite to reading comprehension.
The SOS Reading Approach is a proven system with
components designed specifically to help schools, teachers
and parents provide the targeted instruction that young
children need to master fluent reading comprehension skills.
Special emphasis is placed on children who qualify for early
intervention programs such as Title I, EIP and ESOL.
Bios
Margaret Stewart,
Co-founder of SOS Reading Approach
As co-founder of the SOS Reading Approach, Margaret
Stewart employs almost a decade of classroom teaching
experience with at risk and special needs students. Most recently
a teacher, Margaret worked with first grade EIP and ESOL
students in the Fulton County School system in Atlanta, Georgia.
For three years prior to her position in Fulton County, Margaret
worked with the Atlanta Public School system, teaching
mainstreamed kindergarten and third grade students, most of
whom were learning-challenged due to ESOL, learning disabilities
and behavior disorders. She also taught extended day reading
classes for third grade students.
Margaret's experience also includes working as a private
instructor for children with auditory discrimination and visual
perception learning disabilities, and as a teacher for special
needs children as well as children in a year-round academic
program. Additionally, she has acted as a team chairperson and
administrator for other teachers.
Margaret has been named a Teacher of the Year and has
presented seminars for the Virginia NAEYC. She has a master's
degree in Early Childhood Education and Reading from Lynchburg
College in Virginia and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from
Davidson College in North Carolina. Meg holds a Georgia T-5
teaching certificate in elementary education NK-5.
Wendy Stewart,
Co-founder of SOS Reading Approach
As co-founder of the SOS Reading Approach, Wendy Stewart
employs ten years of management experience. Most recently the
Chief Operating Officer for the YWCA of Greater Atlanta, Wendy
was responsible for overseeing programs, operations, finance, HR
and technology.
Under her management, the functions and offerings of the
organization were streamlined, solidifying the financial position,
balancing the budget and positioning the organization for ongoing
growth. She has worked to ensure that the YWCA of Greater
Atlanta has the appropriate resources for day-to-day operations,
and has implemented measurement tools to enable the
organization to develop proper growth strategies. Wendy spent
many years working to make sure YWCA of Greater Atlanta child
care programs meet national standards of excellence with NAEYC
and Standards of Care guidelines.
Wendy joined the YWCA of Greater Atlanta executive staff in 2000,
after spending four years working as a vice president and client
manager for Bank of America. She is the recipient of several
leadership awards, is involved in the Georgia Executive Women's
Network and is a board member and chair of the Leadership Committee.
Wendy earned dual bachelors degrees in Accounting and History from
Presbyterian College in South Carolina, and has completed additional
course work in Political Science and Business Administration.
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