Our Program

 The Barrio Bookmobile is the central program of the Hadley Street Foundation for Education (HSFE), an Arizona 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

HSFE's goal is to promote literacy and education in underserved communities in the Phoenix Metro Area, primarily through its Barrio Bookmobile program, by providing children and teens with free books to help foster a lifelong love of reading.

A native of Phoenix, Richard has been active in educational community service for over twenty years including mentoring students at his grade school alma mater, Wilson Elementary, volunteering at Glendale High School, and serving on the Board of the Aguila Youth Leadership Institute.

He remembers the excitement of getting to pick out his very own book as a kid when the bookmobile came around to his barrio school and it was that experience, along with his advocacy for education and community engagement, that inspired him to found the Barrio Bookmobile.

Richard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University.

Eva is a trainer for the Department of Training and Education within the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County. Her career as an educator has spanned both the nonprofit and public sector. She has provided specialized training for various nonprofit organizations such as the Maricopa Literacy Program, Fresh Start Women's Resource Center, and the Arizona Girl Scouts Cactus-Pine Council.

Her primary goal is to help people get excited about reading and learning. An avid reader herself, she is always looking for ways to make reading and learning fun for her students!

Eva earned both her Bachelor of Science degree and Master's degree from Arizona State University after earning her Associate's degree from Gateway Community College.

Anna has been a passionate advocate for literacy and higher education through her work with the Operation Bright Knights reading program, tutoring students in the Glendale Public Housing Program, and volunteering at her son's school events and sports activities. She also served on the Executive Board of the Aguila Youth Leadership Institute.

A native Phoenician, Anna earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Western International University.

Hilda is a third grade teacher in the Isaac School District. She graduated from ASU with a Bachelor degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has a bilingual endorsement and has been teaching at Mitchell Elementary for over a decade. 

Hilda loves to read and works hard to bring in new high interest books into her classroom and school. She wants all students to be lifelong readers and learners.