Early Literacy Ambassadors

04/24/2026

Senior Brunch at Lunch has become an annual tradition. With the help of 18 fantastic Ambassadors, this has been ELA’s strongest year ever. Thank you all! We will miss our seniors, but we know they are going on to do great things. Site leader, Victoria, (left) will be working at a nonprofit law firm in her FL hometown, assisting with criminal rights by mitigating capital punishment. Emma is a Fulbright Scholar who will be teaching English in Bulgaria. Congratulations!

04/15/2026

Spring Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/451ec01b8942/ecu7k3euwb-13052896?e=3a49d28cd8

04/15/2026

Color Run Recap

The 3rd annual Color Run for Early Literacy Ambassadors was a success! 60 people participated in the run, and 10 volunteers helped make it happen. We appreciate Chick-fil-a for coming out with a food tent and donating 10% of the profits. Thank you, Cove Creek Farm and Mountain Goat Trail Alliance, for partnering with us.

Congratulations to our winners:

1st Rivers Carney
2nd Molly Starkey
3rd Cody Ray
4th Molly Emmett

We raised $1657 to support our Story Time and Reading Group programs. This year we reached 150 students 1-4 times per week at 5 Franklin and Grundy county schools. 18 college students have assisted as interns and volunteers.

We are thankful for our event sponsors!

Phi Kappa Epsilon
John Roberts Toyota
Theta Kappa Phi

Bronze Sponsor: Ann Bradley

ELA is a 501c3 nonprofit. Find us on Instagram and Facebook or visit www.earlyliteracyambassadors.com to find out more and donate.

04/13/2026

Join us in welcoming our site leader for the 26/27 school year! “Hi! My name is Pearse Connell. I am a sophomore from Connecticut and Sun Valley, Idaho! I am a math major with minors in business and politics! I am the merch chair of Theta Kappa Phi and a member of the women’s lacrosse team! I have babysat and worked as a sailing instructor. I am so excited to be a part of ELA!!!”

04/02/2026

Welcoming a new ambassador! “Hi Everyone! My name is Stella Martin, and I’m a junior majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Biology. I plan on pursuing a career Dentistry after my time at Sewanee. Outside of being a captain of the Sewanee Women’s Soccer Team, I love being involved either chemistry club and fundraising for Sewanee for St. Jude’s! My current hobbies are learning how to crochet, pickleball and baking! I’m so grateful and excited to be an ELA ambassador!”

03/31/2026

Reintroducing Lizzie after a semester abroad: “Hi! My name is Lizzie Yzaguirre! I am from Houston, Texas, and I plan on majoring in Finance at Sewanee. Last summer, I spent my 12th year at Camp Longhorn, where I was a camp counselor for ages 8-16. I am excited to be a part of the Early Literacy team!“

03/26/2026

Donations keep coming in. We’re so thankful!

03/16/2026

Welcoming another Ambassador! “Hi! My name is Mary Margaret, and I’m from Savannah, GA. I am a senior double majoring in Biology and Environmental Arts and Humanities at Sewanee. I am hoping to pursue a career in marine biology after I graduate. My favorite activity is getting to cozy up with a fun book and a warm cup of tea. My other hobbies include running, doing yoga, and crocheting. I am so excited to be volunteering with ELA this semester!”

03/16/2026

Check out our profile: https://app.candid.org/profile/14328181/early-literacy-ambassadors-87-3679862

03/05/2026

03/03/2026

We appreciate your bronze level sponsorship!