Ready to Learn

  • Program Information

     

    The goals of the Ready to Learn program are to encourage the healthy development and educational success of all children and to increase the capacity of families to serve as the primary nurturers, teachers, and advocates for their children. We achieve these goals by offering the following services, free of charge, to Wake County families with children 18 months to five years of age:

    • Parent-Child Interactive Groups
    • Getting Ready for Kindergarten Activities
    • Parent Education
    • Developmental Screenings
    • Classroom Consultation
    • Referrals to Community Programs and Agencies

    More information about Ready to Learn and Project Enlightenment can be found by visiting their website. Also, please feel free to contact the Washington Ready to Learn teachers for more information.


    Emily Dawson at 919-508-0817, edawson@wcpss.net 

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Ms. Emily Dawson

About: Hi! I'm Emily Dawson, a proud Raleigh native and product of Wake County Public Schools. I’ve spent the last 18 years teaching kindergarten and am thrilled to be stepping into a new chapter with Ready To Learn—my dream job! I’m especially excited and proud to be a Washington Wizard and to continue supporting young learners in a new way.

Outside of school, life is full and fun—I’m a mom to three amazing kids who keep me busy and on my toes, a wife to Pat, and a caretaker to one sweet dog and five quirky chickens. I love exploring everything Raleigh has to offer, especially the greenways, parks, and the incredible variety of local restaurants. In my free time, you’ll find me reading, gardening, or getting messy with amateur pottery projects.

Alumni: Appalachain State University and NC State University

Favorite Quote: “In my younger years, I aspired to changing the world,” she says. “Then reality kicked in, and I settled for 500 square feet.” Betty Reid Soskin

Favorite Children's Book: I can't decide! I LOVE children's books! "Last Stop on Market Street" "All Are Welcome", Anything by Mo Willems, and so many more!

Gifts & Talents: I am here to use my gifts of relationships, compassion, and humor in the service of healing systems so people can heal, feel connected, seen and loved.