Cathy Gould-Harrison
Founder/Executive Director
charrison@jumpintoreading.net

Founder of Jump Into Reading in 2005, Cathy manages and directs all JIR operations beginning 7 years ago. With 26 years of educational experience, she possesses a California Teaching Credential, Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Arts Degree in Reading Instruction.  Cathy has been a classroom teacher within Stockton, Lincoln, and Lodi Unified School Districts, taught at the college level for St. Mary's College, Fresno Pacific University, and San Joaquin County IMPACT program. In addition to overseeing JIR management operations, she continues to be an integral part of recruiting, training, and networking in all aspects; serving as President for JIR Enterprises Incorporated.  Cathy's role is fundamental to the direction the corporation operates.

Tina Franco
Executive Office Supervisor
tfranco@jumpintoreading.net

Tina graduated college with her Administrative Business Degree and provides our Corporate Office with administrative organization. She supervises our office staff duties, manages employment documentation requirements, contracts, attendance, invoicing, and data collection. In addition, she also communicates with staff and school districts on behalf of Jump Into Reading and always possesses the highest level of professionalism.  Tina has proven to be loyal, dependable, and a definite asset for Jump Into Reading as she enters her 5th season!

Ann Leale
Executive Coordinator
aleale@jumpintoreading.net

Ann joined us with experience as an SES Coordinator and provides support to our district Coordinators out in the field.  Her many skills include: marketing, coordinating, organizing, filing, managing enrollment, and document collection. Ann's experience in communicating with tutors and administration, as well as her networking ties is an excellent match for us as she enters her 3rd season with us!

Laura Nash
Administrative Assistant I
lnash@jumpintoreading.net

Laura joined our staff with her long term experience in working as an administrative assistant from the San Francisco area.  Arriving to us with glowing recommendations as an effective task completer, courteous customer service relationship handler, and efficient work ethic makes our Corporate Office a cohesive team. Laura handles timesheet and payroll preparation, materials inventory, and clerical assistance in many stages of during the SES process. We are most happy she's on board as she enters her 2nd season with us!

Kelly Holmes-Schrimpl

Administrative Assistant II
kschrimpl@jumpintoreading.net

Kelly is welcomed to the Jump Into Reading Family! With warm relationship ties, she provides necessary know-how in the day to day SES industry bringing 5 years of experience. Kelly serves as receptionist, assists with staff document support and accountability as well as assisting with our clerical needs within our office. Her integrity, strong peer relationship skills, and experience make her a perfect blend as she enters her 2nd season with us. We are thrilled Kelly is with our team!

Vanessa Rodriguez
Spanish Bilingual Administrative Assistant III
vrodriguez@jumpintoreading.net

Vanessa's bubbly personality, clerical and bilingual skills are expertly matched for our needs! She comes to us with recent completion of her Business Certificate and we are so lucky she found her way to our office. Her ability to speak eloquently with our Spanish speaking community while multi tasking in our ever growing office truly demonstrates many of her natural talents. She can be easily reached through phone and email. Welcome to Vanessa!

Michelle Ruiz-Esparza and Susana Sosa
Field Spanish Translators
mruizesparza@jumpintoreading.net and ssosa@jumpintoreading.net

Michelle and Susana have been invaluable for Jump Into Reading! Serving in their 6th year as Spanish Bilingual Translators, they are available for contacting parents and remaining on call for all of our after hour translation needs. In addition, they attend provider fairs in various school districts to effectively explain the merits of our reading program. Both Michelle and Susana are professional, timely, and possess strong work ethics. To contact Michelle, please call her at 209-981-8350. To contact Susana, please call 209-373-7925.

Darlynn Espinosa
Payroll Administrator
despinosa@jumpintoreading.net

Darlynn embarks on her 3rd season with us! She oversees and manages our book keeping, payroll, and  corporate documents. With 20 years of experience along with her warm smile, we are blessed to have her with us as we can always count on her dependability!

Area Coordinators:

JIR employs 26 Coordinators in various locations throughout California. Our area coordinators are all credentialed teachers; many who possess additional certificates and degrees in literacy. They are responsible to provide training and staff development for the tutors they support as well as coordinate and manage school operations between tutors, parents, students, and school site personnel. Their role is fundamental in qualifying organization, all to the benefit of the students we serve. With our coordinators on board, we know we possess the highest level of accountability and expertise!