Podcast Episodes

41. Small Groups Aligned with the Science of Reading with Christina Winter, Lead in Literacy

In this episode of Literacy in Color, I’m joined by my dear friend, Christina Winter from Lead in Literacy. Together, we dive into one of the hottest…

10 months, 1 week ago

40. Why Read-Alouds Matter: Equity, Comprehension, and Book Access with Dr. Molly Ness

In this powerful episode of Literacy in Color, we are joined by Dr. Molly Ness to explore the deep impact of read-alouds, particularly think-alouds, …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

39. Mastering Morphology - Introducing Logos Literacy Academy with Sarah Paul & Michelle Sullivan

In this special episode of Literacy in Color, Michelle is joined by her brilliant friend, Sarah Paul, to officially unveil their new course: Masterin…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

38. Tier 1 Engagement Strategies with Jake Daggett

I’m joined by the one and only Jake Daggett—educator, foundational literacy director, and all-around engagement strategist. If you've ever seen his v…

11 months ago

37. The Impact of Language and Leadership in Literacy with Dr. Danielle 'Nell' Thompson, The Transformative Reading Teacher Group

In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Danielle “Nell” Thompson shares her powerful journey from a small town in North Dakota to Bush Alaska, all the way…

11 months, 1 week ago

36. Tips for Teaching the Alphabet with Heidi Martin, Droppin' Knowledge with Heidi

In this episode of Literacy in Color, I’m chatting with Heidi Martin—also known as Droppin’ Knowledge with Heidi—to unpack what research says about e…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

35. Why Transcription Skills Matter in Early Writing Instruction with Amy Siracusano

In this insightful episode, I sit down with literacy expert, Amy Siracusano, to unpack the critical role that transcription skills play in early writ…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

34. Orthographic Mapping, Sight Words & High-Frequency Words: What Every Teacher Should Know

In this solo episode of Literacy in Color, we’re cutting through the confusion around sight words, high-frequency words, and orthographic mapping. Yo…

11 months, 4 weeks ago

33. Spelling Error Analysis with Sydney Bassard, The Listening SLP

What can spelling errors really tell us about a student’s literacy development?

In this episode of Literacy in Color, I sit down with Sydney Bassard, …

1 year ago

32. Crafting High-Quality Decodable Books with Brooke Vitale, Charge Mommy Books

In this episode of Literacy in Color, I'm joined by Brooke Vitale—veteran children’s book editor, author, and founder of Charge Mommy Books—to explor…

1 year ago