Kathrynn, "Rynn," did not like to read and was struggling with her grades before attending middle school. With the help of her teachers and the READ 180 program, Rynn improved her Lexile score from a 569 to 924. She has shown an incredible work ethic and a positive attitude, becoming a leader among her peers and committing to academic excellence. Most notably, Rynn has developed a love of reading and is now a “reader leader,” helping little kids with reading. She says, “Reading is important to life.”