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Community Engagement | Learning

Sheila Jenkins, Founder of OttawaReads, Knows that Every Child Needs a Champion

ByONFE - ROPE May 8, 2019May 8, 2019

Sheila Jenkins is a unique contributor to the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE). Back in 2003, she created ONFE’s OttawaReads program, an early literacy program that inspires a love of reading in young students. Since that time, Sheila has continued her journey with the program as a volunteer and a monthly donor! Since her retirement six years ago, Sheila has given back to our community by volunteering in kindergarten classrooms…

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