During a meeting of the Wiregrass Reading Council, Troy University Elementary Education Instructor JoAnn McFarland of Dothan demonstrates shared reading. Dressed in costume, McFarland offers techniques for motivating young learners. The Wiregrass Reading Council meets monthly on the Dothan Campus. Membership is open to educators, future educators and parents. For more information, e-mail wiregrassreadingcouncil@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

Wiregrass Reading Council members gather around a replica of the “Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” during a shared reading exercise. Pictured (from left) are Troy University Elementary Education Instructor JoAnn McFarland and Troy University students Jessica Reeves of Slocomb, Anita Ford of Daleville and Deborah Moss of Dothan. The group meets on the Dothan Campus to promote literacy.