Celebrate 75 years of changing lives! Enjoy an evening of dinner, socializing, historical displays highlighting our legacy, a photo booth, and the induction of our newest Hall of Fame class as we honor our past and look forward to the future of literacy and dyslexia education.

In honor of our 75th celebration, attendees are invited to dress in clothing from their favorite decade between the 1950s and 2020s.

Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase during the social hour.

2026 Hall of Fame Inductees:

Andy Arend, BA- Artist and Welder, TRC Alumni

Dr. Mark Keller, DMD- Pediactric Dentist, TRC Alumni 

Russell Kennedy, BA- Entrepreneur and founder of a school for dyslexic youth, Parent of TRC Alumnus

Matthew Moeckel, M. Arch – Architect working internationally, TRC Alumni

Sean O'Fallon, MS- Special Education Teacher and trained Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, TRC Alumni

Champion of Literacy Award Recipients:

Sharon Rome, MA- Early Reading Center Co-Director, Board member and Matriarch of The Reading Center

Christine Stern, BA- Literacy Advocate and retired advertising and marketing professional

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SHINING STARS SPONSORS

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Drs. Terri and Brooks Edwards Ginger and David Holmes

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