Every Child. Every Chapter. Every Opportunity.

Why GrowthMindset?

GrowthMindset was founded on a clear belief: education extends beyond the classroom, and children thrive when families, educators, businesses, faith communities, libraries, and community organizations work together.

We create community-centered educational experiences that make literacy engaging, accessible, and meaningful. Through collaboration, GrowthMindset connects children and families with books, resources, encouragement, and opportunities that support learning beyond the school day.

That commitment led to the creation of Lansing Reads Together, our signature community literacy initiative.

Mission

To strengthen literacy, remove barriers to educational success, and inspire lifelong learning through meaningful partnerships that connect children, families, educators, businesses, and the community.

Vision

To strengthen literacy, remove barriers to educational success, and inspire lifelong learning through meaningful partnerships that connect children, families, educators, businesses, and the community.

Core Values

Literacy: Reading creates opportunity, builds confidence, and opens doors to lifelong learning.

Growth: Learning continues beyond the classroom and throughout every stage of life.

Partnership: Lasting community impact is created through shared responsibility and meaningful collaboration.

Community: Strong communities invest in the success and future of their children.

Equity: Every child deserves access to resources and experiences that support educational success.

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Photo Credit: LEAP’s One and All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Initiative - Ninth Cohort from 2024

Meet The Founder

GrowthMindset was founded by educator and literacy advocate Sheree Huntley, whose passion is helping children, families, and communities build lifelong confidence through literacy.

With more than a decade of experience in education, student support, and community engagement, Sheree believes every child deserves access to books, encouragement, and opportunities that inspire a love for learning.

GrowthMindset was created to bridge the gap between schools, families, and the community by creating engaging literacy experiences that make learning accessible and enjoyable.

Lansing Reads Together is just the beginning.

“Together we can build a literate, strong, and empowered Lansing!”

-Sheree Huntley

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