OCIRA’s Mission Statement

The Ohio Council of the International Reading Association supports and promotes literacy to help all Ohioans reach their full potential and develop a life-long love of reading.

The Past Presidents Advisory Board for 2010-2011 includes:

Phil Ginnetti
Ruth Oswald
Susan Leone
Janis Tysko
Cheryl Borovitcky – Board Liaison for 2010-2011

Purpose of OCIRA Board of Directors:

This board serves as a consulting resource for the OCIRA Executive Board and can be called upon for opinions, history and procedures followed.

We hope to see you at Kent State University on Friday, October 22nd and Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 for our Fall conference!

Ohio Authors who are also members of OCIRA:

Dandi Daley Mackall

Sandra Phillipson

Congratulations to recent award winners:

Kristin Webber and Karen Carney won the 2009 Classroom Literacy Grant Awards for $250.00 each!

Gladys Gallaway – 2009 OCIRA Hall of Fame Winner!

32nd Annual  Ohio Right to Read Week  Celebration
Sponsored by
Ohio Council, International Reading Association
With Support from the Ohio Newspapers Foundation and
The Plain Dealer’s Educational Services Department.

Congratulations to the 16 Districts
that Reported 100% Building Participation!