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“Every child has the power to become a confident reader—by nurturing their curiosity, celebrating every milestone, and providing encouragement and support, we can help them build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.”
Quevette Terrell
CEO R.I.T. SQUAD™
About Us
Building Lifelong Readers, One Word at a Time
R.I.T. SQUAD™ Readers in Training™ was created to give every child the chance to experience the joy and confidence that comes from reading. As an educator for over 20 years, I have seen how reading struggles can quickly affect not only academics, but also a child’s self-esteem and future opportunities. My motivation comes from wanting to change that storyensuring students from all backgrounds have access to tools, encouragement, and role models who make reading exciting, empowering, and achievable.
Story Behind the Business
The story of R.I.T. SQUAD™ Readers in Training™ is personal. I was adopted by my mother, who poured love, structure, and a deep appreciation for reading into my life. She took me and my siblings to the library, read with us, and modeled the importance of books as a pathway to growth and imagination. Her influence inspired me to create a program that honors her legacy by helping children build both literacy skills and a love for learning.
R.I.T. SQUAD™ is designed as a superhero-themed reading support system where young learners (Kindergarten–2nd grade) are paired with student “Reader Leaders” who mentor and encourage them. The program uses fun flashcards, engaging characters, and structured activities to turn reading into a source of confidence rather than frustration.
Challenges
As a growing literacy program, R.I.T. SQUAD™ Readers in Training™ faces several key challenges:
- Access and Funding: Many schools and families, especially in under-resourced communities, struggle to afford additional literacy tools.
- Scaling Production: Meeting the high demand for flashcards, kits, and materials while keeping costs manageable can be difficult.
- Visibility and Awareness: New educational initiatives must compete with larger publishers to gain attention and adoption in schools.
- Equity of Opportunity: Ensuring every child—particularly those who struggle most—can participate without financial barriers remains a top priority.
- Operational Sustainability: Covering costs for materials, technology, marketing, and fair compensation for program staff is essential for long-term growth.
At R.I.T. SQUAD™ Readers in Training™, we make reading fun, engaging, and empowering. Our superhero-themed programs combine expert-led strategies, peer mentorship, and family support to help every child build confidence and literacy skills. By connecting students, teachers, and communities, we create a learning environment where every child has the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to succeed.
Why Choose us
Why Choose Our R.I.T. SQUAD READERS IN TRAINING ™️
Fun, Engaging Programs
Community & Family Focus
Expert-Led Support
Peer Mentorship & Leadership
FAQ
Things You Might Want to Know
Our programs are primarily designed for Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students, with older students (2nd–5th) serving as Reader Leaders to mentor younger peers.
Older students are paired with younger learners to provide encouragement, guidance, and support. This builds leadership skills in the mentors while boosting reading confidence in the mentees.
Each kit includes superhero-themed flashcards, decodable readers, reading logs, classroom posters, badges, and incentives to make learning engaging and rewarding.
Yes! We offer subscription kits and parent support materials so children can practice reading at home while parents are guided on how to support their child’s progress.
Schools can choose from tiered packages (Starter, Core, Elite) that include all the tools, teacher guides, and professional development workshops needed to successfully run the program.
Absolutely. Our Joyce Terrell Literacy Scholarship Fund provides free kits to families in need, ensuring that every child has access to literacy support and mentorship.