“My passion is getting children excited about reading,” Stan Tucker of Leap for Literacy shared. “Reading is a critical skill for success.”
Learning to Read
His time in the classroom opened his eyes to the struggle some students have when
“My passion is getting children excited about reading,” Stan Tucker of Leap for Literacy shared. “Reading is a critical skill for success.”
His time in the classroom opened his eyes to the struggle some students have when
Wonderful story of overcoming challenges and never letting it keep you from happiness. Congratulations Cathie you are a role model for many!
Thank you , Melony, for sharing Cathie’s story so eloquently. I’m grateful to God for His inspiring and overcoming work In people who trust Him, which Cathie personifies. Thank you for telling her story so well, and thank for your all your work to encourage your readers!
Robbin, Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s only by grace and God’s blessings with instrumental people in the journey. Blessings Cathie Seibert
Cathie is the epitome of an Overcomer….a true fighter with a servants heart! She has truly used her own struggles to bless so many others, especially young, developing minds! I have never seem someone with so much energy and passion and zest for life! She is an inspiration!!
Kati,
From a fellow energizer bunny – thank you for your kind response and heartfelt thoughts. I admire your tenacity and commitment to life – It shows in your family and those you inspire. Cathie
Thank you for sharing this story! I have no doubt it will encourage and inspire others to admit where they need help.
Carol,
You know I am a work in progress but I think that is the story of all of us. -You are an amazing mom and such a ray of sunshine. Heart – Cathie
This is such an inspiring life journey. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Karen for reading my journey – God is writing a beautiful story and I’m just honored to be part of the overcomer family
An inspiring story. Thank you for taking the time to share it.
Girl, talk about an overcomer – When you are ready to tell your journey, I will be right there cheering you on ..Cathie
Thank you Melony for your ministry- I’m so honored and humbled – I appreciate you.
So proud of you. I am honored to be related to you!!!
Lucy, I will forever admire your talents .. You are an amazing HUMAN who knows how to love and serve others well. HUGS Cathie
Your motivation to continue your struggle to learn to read is “over the top” and you have my total admiration. Your desire and compassion to help others who struggle is a wonderful gift. Thank you for sharing your story.
Sandra,
Thank you for your kind comment – It is really about God’s grace and the people he put in my path who have been my biggest advocates. It’s that what it is all about .. we are designed and created for relationships – to inspire, to encourage, to assist
Cathie! Your journey is amazing! Wow! I have a son with dyslexia and have journeyed with him in his struggle. Your story is inspiring to persevere! Thank you for your raw transparency. God bless you!
Holli,
Bless you for working so very hard to support your son! The struggles that your son walks through each and every day require an advocate and agent of care. Thank you for taking the time to post and comment on my story. Blessings
Seibert,
Your Rock! Thank you for sharing your story! I know you have just helped so many more by sharing your story! I enjoyed working with you at the Oaks. Wow! Look at God! Love your energy!??Keep letting God use you!
Natasha,
Thank you for always seeing the greatness in each and every student – You care and serve deeply and it is an honor to call you a fellow educator along the journey!
What a beautiful reminder that our Sovereign God has a plan for our life. It is His story and we are selected to play a specific role. Under His perfect direction it happens. Our part is to accept the role, act it well and listen to the Director who also wrote the story.
Amen – to a Sovereign God -Love your spirit of Wisdom and Truth! God has designed his creation for one another to be a blessing. My story is really the answer prayer of a little girl who didn’t really understand God but would pray for help for many years. Who knew .. years later the story He would write.
Bless you and thank you for commenting on the story
Inspirational story! So glad for your victory!
Amen and amen – Thankful for the victory .. out of the ashes
I enjoyed reading this inspiring story! Thank you!
Cathie, your story gives God great glory and is a powerful witness for Him!!! You knew God from an early age, which is evident and I am so happy for you that you trusted, obeyed, living out continually an abundant life of purposes God planned for you!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us!!!
God Bless You and Yours!!!
Tracy
Thank you for the kind words – I appreciate you taking time to read about the journey and the story of God’s handiwork.
Thank you Amelia for your wonderful comment – Yes God did have his hand on me from the beginning even if I didn’t recognize it. There were relationships and people of faith that would pray for me during some very challenging times in my childhood. I am grateful for the plan and people the Lord provided to guide me along his path. Blessed by design
Thank you for sharing your story! To not only overcome illiteracy, but also to teach others to read is incredible!
Nicole,
My greatest joy as an educator is supporting literacy K12. I’m so humbled and honored to be an educator – each day, I wake up just as excited to be in the schoolhouse.
Thank you for your kind comments
The reason why Cathie is such a gifted educator is because she can personally relate to the students who experience the greatest educational and social challenges. I am extremely lucky to have her as my administrator so that I can emulate her fortitude.
What an overcomer you are Meghan .. Each and every day you inspire me to be the very best I can be. Blessing and More blessing from me to you
Such an inspirational story. She truly is an OVERCOMER!
Thank you Teresa for your kind comment – It’s really just God’s handiwork .. played out with his people surrounding a struggling soul. God is the great designer and I’m blessed beyond measure
Cathie
Cathie, your story makes us realize, it doesn’t matter where you were but where you’re going. Congratulations on earning so many prestigious degrees. You are making a huge difference in the world! Praise God! May God’s favor rest upon you and shower you with many blessings!
Diane,
Thank you so very much for your comments and words of encouragement! – It is all about where we are going and I’m so fortunate and blessed! Appreciate your WORD!
What an incredible story and human! Cathie is one of the most incredible women I’ve ever had the honor of knowing. She has overcome and is now leveraging her life to help others do the same. Thank you for sharing this story!!
Dear fabulous Life coach – Thank you for making the world a better place and serving others! You are amazing and I’m fortunate to have you in my life .. Hearts
Wow! Such a powerful story of hurt, shame, perserverance, overcoming, and LOVE! Cathie, you are such an inspiration to not only the students but to everyone you meet. I’m blessed to know you and your story encourages me to live a life to serve Him and all of his children. Keep up the amazing work! MUCH Love
Stan,
One of my goals is to write a children’s story – so I might need some motivation from a fellow educator and literacy champion! I’m so grateful God has helped our paths cross – Much respect and admiration.
Cathie
One more thing in common :
God always manages to bring and put people in your life for a reason.
Cathie and I are indeed a perfect match as I was diagnosed with dyslexia in the 4th grade. I was fortunate enough to attend special education schools that taught me skills and strategies that allowed me to follow my childhood dream of becoming a physician. Then Cathie came into my life and gave me the chance to continue heading my call from God to be the best I can be.
She is / we are a true miracle
God did join our paths and I knew before I ever was tested that we were a match. The Lord is the keeper of his children and we are blessed to call him Father! IN LOVE and LIVER :} HUGS
I’m in tears reading this! What an incredible story! ❤️
Hannah,
I was in tears trying to relay the story to Melony so don’t feel bad:} It was a long journey and one that I am most grateful to have walked. Thank you
Well girl I knew from the first time I met you, that you were special, you always made me laugh, have the biggest giving heart, and reading your journey I’m even more in awe. I had no idea how much you have overcome, I just knew this wonderful kind, smart, funny, giving woman who got me to wear overalls and sing in front of an entire audience and worked with me to throw one of favorite most memorable events ever. So I wasn’t surprised when I learned you were the donor my neighbor/doctor/soccer/mom Neal-Haley. It just reminded me of how small our world is. I love ya girl. You are awesome at everything you do. It’s been an honor to know you and to welcome you to the overcomes. God bless you and your strength and courage to share your story with us. I know it will touch many,
God bless
Angie Thomsen
You know – I adore you Angie and I just completed reading your overcomer story – WOW! The journey is so special when you get to cross paths with great people. Grateful for you and your sunshine :}} Be Bold: Be Light .. Shine
This info is so sad. Something that I take for granted is not even attainable for others. I’m happy to know that some help is being done for Africa.
What a great concept he has. I agree that illiteracy is a big problem for children in the future. When they get behind it just magnifies itself. It is so sad for me to know that some children don’t even own one book. Parents need to be encouraged to take them to the library and to read to them. This should not be happening in America!
Stan- I’m so proud of your ministry and impact! What a legacy you are creating! Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with others
This is so cool! And such important work. Thank you ?
Love to see this happening!!!Way to go!