Reading Education Foundation
Our Why
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That big, adorable smile says it all! Red Knights are "our why," and we are dedicated to helping all Reading School District students dream, believe and achieve. We hope you will join our #RSDproud efforts and support Reading Education Foundation as we work to establish a $10 million endowment that will create a lasting impact here.
Who We Are
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Thank you for proudly supporting our Red Knights!Gordon G. Hoodak is the Executive Director of the Reading Education Foundation. Gordon spent his entire 47-year professional career in the Reading School District, including serving at prinicpal of Lauer’s Park Elementary School for 37 years. Gordon received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Penn State University, his Master’s degree from West Chester University and his principal certification from the University of Pennsylvania.
Gordon was tasked with the leadership role of the Reading Education Foundation in October 2020 and has steadily worked with the Reading School District Administration and newly elected Reading Education Foundation Board Members in developing a strategic plan that addresses fund raising, marketing, event planning and management of grants.
Gordon is excited and honored by the opportunity to lead the Reading Education Foundation in its vision of helping Reading School District students "Dream, Believe and Achieve!"
Reading Education Board Officers
*Denotes the board member or liaison is also a Reading High School graduate.Board President
*Dr. Melissa Jamula
Retired RSD Superintendent
Board Vice President
*Mr. Chris Kraras
CEO, White Star Tours
Board Secretary
*Dr. Elliott Leisawitz
Retired Physician
Board Treasurer
*Mr. Roberto Sanchez
Branch Manager, BB&T Bank
Reading Education Foundation Board Members
*Mr. Joseph Bialek
Reading Fightin Phils
*Bishop Robert Brookins, Sr.
Holy Trinity Church of God, CARE, INC.
Mrs. Tonya Butler
Magisterial District Justice-County of Berks, Commonwealth of Pa.
*Mr. Jeffrey Darlington
The Rigg Darlington Group/AcrisureLLC
*Dr. John Dethoff
Retired Orthopedic Surgeon
*Mrs. Angel Helm
Business Consultant
*Mrs. Adriane Hoke
Business Professional
*Mr. Stu Jackson
Executive Associate Commissioner, Men’s Basketball, Big East Conference
*Mr. Tim Profit
Savage Auto Group
*Mr. Michael Robinson
Reading Fightin Phils
*Ms. Nicole Tavares
Giorgio Foods
*Mr. Michael Toledo
CEO, Centro Hispano
Board Members (Ex-Officio)
Mr. Julio Martinez
Reading School District Board MemberDr. Noahleen Betts
Reading School District Board MemberMr. Joel Brigel
Reading School District Administrators’ Association
Principal, Northwest Middle School
Reading School District Liaisons
Dr. Khalid Mumin
Superintendent
*Attorney Jesse Leisawitz
Chief Legal Officer
*Mr. Wayne Gehris
Chief Financial Officer*Mrs. Kristin Boyd Edwards
Communications Director
Attorney John Miravich
RSD Solicitor
What We Do
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Dream. Believe. Achieve.
The Reading Education Foundation is proud to partner with Reading School District to increase and support educational excellence. We are an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the educational experience of all Reading School District students.Established in spring 2021, our purpose is to support innovative opportunities that encourage our students in Pre-K through Grade 12 to DREAM, BELIEVE and ACHIEVE. Our commitment is to keep a razor-sharp focus on ways to raise funds that are critical to enhancing academic excellence and keeping our schools at the leading edge of public education. We work diligently to carefully target our funds where they will make the greatest impact.
The Reading Education Foundation considers districtwide, school-based, and individual teacher grant requests. As we continue to fund grant requests annually, we also are committed to building an endowment that will support Reading School District students for years to come. With your support, we can make a significant difference. Unencumbered by competing needs, the Foundation’s sole focus will always remain on ways in which to enhance academic innovation and excellence for the students in the Reading School District.
Please join us in supporting the children in the Reading School District. Grant a wish and donate TODAY!
Donate
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Thank you in advance for your donation to the Reading Education Foundation. Your investment in our students, staff and classrooms will impact generations of Red Knights.
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Contact Us
- ROCC Building
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- Gordon Hoodak
- Dr. Melissa Jamula
- Chris Kraras
- Dr. Elliott Leisawitz
- Stella Leonti
- Roberto Sanchez
How Your Generosity Can Support Our Red Knights
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Math Stations
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Tech Equipment
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Class Activities
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After-School Clubs
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Our Gold Sponsors
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Alvernia University
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Connors Investor Services, Inc.
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Double Tree by Hilton
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Jewish Federation of Reading
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Joe Bialek Real Estate
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Keystone Pest Control
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La Asociacion de Pastores de Reading
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Senda Auto Sales, Inc.
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The Rigg Darlington Group
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Tompkins
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Weidenhammer
Our Silver Sponsors
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Ben Leisawitz, Esq., and The Law Firm of Leisawitz Heller
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Berks Community Action Program
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Care Inc.
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Claim Adjusters, Inc.
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Elite Fire & Water Restoration
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R.V.M.A.
Our Bronze Sponsors
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- Carolyn & Kurt Bamberger
- Tonya & Wynton Butler
- Susan Denaro, Esq. of Georgeadis || Setley Attorneys and Advisors
- Val & Chris Dikos
- Donna & John Kramer
- The Leisawitz & Persky Families
- Cynthia & Frank Petrakis
- Zelda & Mark Yoder
- Classic Harley-Davidson