Podcast Episodes

11. Unraveling Scarborough’s Reading Rope: Fluency & Comprehension

In the final episode of this mini-series on Scarborough’s Reading Rope, we tie everything together by exploring the culmination of skilled reading: f…

1 year, 4 months ago

10. Building Trust with Teachers with Amie Burkholder (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 5)

In this Coaching Conversation, I chat with literacy coach Amie Burkholder about the importance of building trust with teachers. Amie opens up about h…

1 year, 4 months ago

9. Unraveling Scarborough’s Reading Rope: Language Comprehension

Join me as we explore the Language Comprehension side of Scarborough’s Reading Rope, a critical yet often under-discussed component in the Science of…

1 year, 5 months ago

8. Making Feedback Meaningful and Well-Received with Alicia Drozd (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 4)

In this episode, Michelle welcomes Alicia Drozd, a literacy coach and leader at the Rutgers University Center for Literacy Development, to discuss th…

1 year, 5 months ago

7. Unraveling Scarborough’s Reading Rope: Word Recognition

Let’s dive deep into the intricacies of Scarborough’s Reading Rope, focusing specifically on the Word Recognition side. I break down how phonological…

1 year, 5 months ago

6. The Power of Coaching Cycles with Erin McBride (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 3)

Michelle sits down with Erin McBride, a seasoned literacy coach who has worked in various educational settings. Together, they explore the power of c…

1 year, 5 months ago

5. What's a COLORFUL Classroom - When it Comes to Literacy

In this episode of The Literacy in Color Podcast, Michelle shares the story and inspiration behind her platform, The Colorful Classroom. From her bac…

1 year, 5 months ago

4. The Perspective of a First Year Literacy Coach with Hannah Irion-Frake (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 2)

In this Coaching Conversation, Michelle chats with Hannah Irion-Frake, a first-year literacy coach who shares her inspiring journey from classroom te…

1 year, 5 months ago

3. The Science of Reading and the Art of Teaching: Bridging Evidence and Creativity

In this episode, we get into some heat about the Reading Wars. While Balanced Literacy aims to create a joyful reading experience, Structured Literac…

1 year, 5 months ago

2. Coaching with Heart: 3 Tips to Succeed as a Literacy Coach (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 1)

Welcome to the Coaching Conversations Bonus Series of The Literacy in Color Podcast!

In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to "coach with…

1 year, 5 months ago