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Read Northwest mentor Lee Campen coached 8-year-old Kellin Bartholomew as he sounded out the words “ride” and “like” on a recent Monday at Hathaway Elementary School.
“What sound does ‘I’ make?” Campen asked Kellin, a third-grader.
‘A safe space for kids that are coming along’: Volunteers help Clark County’s young readers make the gradeSubscriber Exclusive
Individual attention gives kids a chance to catch up on skills
- By Brianna Murschel, Staff writer
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January 8, 2026 8:05 am
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Clark County, Schools, Washougal
Reading mentor Lee Campen, left, works with third-grader Kellin Bartholomew, 8, during the Read Northwest program at Hathaway Elementary School on Dec. 8. Read Northwest is a nonprofit that helps children learn to read at their grade level with one-on-one support from a mentor. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
Reading mentor Lee Campen, left, works with third-grader Kellin Bartholomew, 8, during the Read Northwest program at Hathaway Elementary School on Dec. 8. From sounding out words to reading chapter books, Clark County children are getting extra help with their reading through Vancouver nonprofit Read Northwest. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
A third-grader and mentor read a chapter book Dec. 8 at Hathaway Elementary School.
Reading mentor Lee Campen, left, shares some encouragement with third-grader Kellin Bartholomew, 8, during a Read Northwest session Dec. 8 at Hathaway Elementary School. (Amanda Cowan/ The Columbian)
Reading mentor Lee Campen, left, helps third-grader Kellin Bartholomew, 8, select a book during a Read Northwest session Dec. 8 at Hathaway Elementary School. From sounding out words to reading chapter books, Clark County children are getting extra help with their reading through Vancouver nonprofit Read Northwest.
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