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MEET OUR TEAM

The Mississippi Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (MSGLR) is powered by a passionate team and an inspiring network of Campaign Community leads across the state. Together, they bring local insight, leadership, and a deep commitment to helping every child succeed. From our dedicated staff to the community champions working on the ground, each person plays a vital role in advancing our mission. We invite you to get to know the faces behind the work—leaders who are making a difference in communities throughout Mississippi.

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Director of Mississippi Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Alissa Hobart

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Campaign Co-Lead | Deer Creek

Rhonda Lewis

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Campaign Lead | Gulfport

Julie Schmidt

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Campaign Lead | Jackson

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Campaign Lead | Laurel

Courtney Agee

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Campaign Lead | Starkville-Oktibbeha County

Susan Barlow

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Campaign Lead | Vicksburg-Warren County

Michele Connelly

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Director of Congressionally Funded Community Projects (CFCP)

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Campaign Co-Lead | Deer Creek

Gwendolyn West

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Campaign Lead | Indianola

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Campaign Lead | Lafayette-Oxford-University

Cara Buffington

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Campaign Lead | Hattiesburg

Amy Lyon

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Campaign Lead | Tupelo-Lee County

Shelly Brooks

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ABOUT THE STATE CAMPAIGN

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The Mississippi Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is a network of local leaders, families, policymakers, businesses, and community organizations dedicated to addressing significant barriers to third-grade reading proficiency. We focus on school readiness, chronic absenteeism, and learning loss during out-of-school time.

CONTACT US

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University of Mississippi

Kinard Hall 261

P.O. Box 1848

University, MS 38677​

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Office: (662) 915-1919

Email: amhobart@olemiss.edu

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