Rep. Ferguson Reads in Support of 'Read Across America' Day

From the Office of the Representative: State Rep. Michael Ferguson (R-138) visited King Street Primary School in Danbury this morning to read a book to a class of second-graders and promote the power of reading. Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2nd, which is Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

Rep. Ferguson, who is a former student at King Street School, read a Dr. Seuss book to Miss Lorena Tesbir’s second grade class called One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote, which explained how we vote, why we vote, and who we vote for in a way that children can understand.

“I was so grateful to have this opportunity to read to a class of second-graders in recognition of Read Across America Day, which seeks to inspire kids to love reading,” said Rep. Ferguson. “It made it even more special that I actually had Miss Tesbir as a second-grader at King Street School when I attended there.”

Rep. Ferguson is a member of the General Assembly’s Education Committee and a member of the Danbury Board of Education. He has pursued policies that will make sure Danbury schools receive sufficient funding to provide for its growing population.

“After listening to twelve hours of public hearing testimony in the Education Committee at the Capitol yesterday, visiting that classroom and seeing those children learning really puts all of that into perspective for me. I got so much out of my public school education in Danbury and my exceptional teachers. I want to do everything I can do give back to this community so that the next generation of children are given the same opportunities to succeed in school as I had,” added Rep. Ferguson.

Rep. Ferguson encourages any constituent interested in education issues contact him at his by calling his office at 860-240-1423 or by emailing him at michael.ferguson@housegop.ct.gov.

State Representative Michael Ferguson represents the 138th district communities of Danbury, New Fairfield, and Ridgefield.

Photos courtesy of the Office of Rep. Ferguson