The mission of Sunnyside Literacy Lab is to provide affordable, high-quality educational services to New York families and empower families to support their children outside of school.
We are an educator-created solution to the reading crisis facing our city.
The greater vision for Sunnyside Literacy Lab is to have a permanent space where kids can take literacy courses & buy high-interest books, and guardians can learn research-proven strategies to support their children.
As part of our social goals, Sunnyside Literacy Lab will offer services free of charge to 15% of learners.
Anna Young, Founder + Lead Educator
Hi! I’m Anna. I started my career with Teach for America and have worked in education for seven years. I most recently served as the Academic Interventionist at a middle school in Long Island City, Queens. In my role, I worked with students reading 3-4 years below grade level to develop their literacy skills and academic self-confidence.
I earned a B.A. in Political Science from McGill University and an M.S. in Adolescent Special Education from CUNY Hunter College. I am certified in the Orton-Gillingham method, a structured literacy approach to reading instruction.
In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, experiencing the diverse food cultures of Queens, and reading my preferred genre… detective novels.
Family
Testimonials
My son who was diagnosed with dysgraphia and ADHD, was reading 2 years below reading level and his writing was completely disorganized. After 3 months with Anna, every one of his middle school teachers reached out to me to praise his progress. She truly is a miracle worker!!
She cares and has a gift connecting with her students. She’s just the right blend of firm and nurturing. Her words are always encouraging and my son has gone from doubting himself to having the confidence to share his writing. Most importantly he’s proud of himself!