Episodes

In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how to leverage your small group time as part of your test prep strategy. We talk about: 1.What test prep should look like during your upper elementary literacy block. 2. Why le...

In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how using independent reading time as part of your test prep strategy. We talk about: 1.What a test prep framework is. 2. Why independent reading should be a part of your test p...

In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of using read aloud with accountable talk as part of your test prep strategy. We talk about: 1.What test prep is and what it isn't. 2. Why read aloud should be a part of you...

In this episode:I talk about the what, why and how of helping students write constructed responses in the upper elementary classroom. We talk about:1.What reading response is and how it relates to constructed r...

In this episode:I talk about the what, why and how of using the mini lesson framework to teach vocabulary and word study skills in your upper elementary classroom.We talk about:1.What is vocabulary and word stud...

In this episode:I talk about the what, why and how of SOR or Science of Reading in the upper elementary classroom. We talk about:1.What is the science of teaching reading?2. Why does this research matter to up...

In this episode: I talk about why this is a great time to embrace that new year energy and hit the refresh button on the evidence based tier one literacy practices. We talk about: 1.What does it mean to hit the refresh button...

In this episode: Listen in as I give you tangible steps that you can use to conduct your mid-year check in. I even get vulnerable and do mine here on the podcast so that you can see how easy and beneficial it is to do one. I ...

Listen in as: We revisit this listener favorite where I give you actionable ideas that you can use to get yourself ready to truly enjoy your winter break. I talk about: The things you need to do to start your break off right,...

In this episode: I talk about the evidence based practices you need to be embedding into your Math block. We talk about: 1.What students need in order to become proficient readers and how you are already tackling this in your...

In this episode:I talk about the evidence based practices you need to be embedding into your Science and Social Studies content areas. We talk about:1.What students need in order to become proficient readers an...

In this episode:I talk about how literacy impacts everything that students have to learn and everything we teach, therefore the teaching of literacy is everyone’s problem and should be taught across content areas...

In this episode: I talk about the top reasons you should invest in your own professional development We talk about: 1.What it means to invest in yourself. 2. Why investing in your own professional growth is sometimes essentia...

In this episode: I talk about the role community plays in your professional growth. We talk about: The what, why and how of cultivating a community that will both support your professional growth and impact student performanc...

In this episode: I talk about what to do if you don’t have the money to invest in professional development opportunities. We talk about: The what, why and how of pursuing professional development opportunities even if you don...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about What do I do if I don't have a literacy coach/or don't feel supported by my coach. . We talk about: What to do if: You don’t have a literacy coach on your campus. You h...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the what, the why and the how of embracing the role of life long learner. We talk about: -What it means to be a lifelong learner. -What life long learners don’t do. -How to take on t...

In this episode:Listen in as I talk about how the mini lesson is a versatile tool that can be used to teach each component of your literacy block..We talk about:How the mini lesson is the tool that yo...

In this episode:Listen in as I talk about how to craft a realistic time management plan for the beginning of the school year.We talk about:My go to beginning of the school year tips for teachers which are:-Take good ca...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about my top three tips for starting the school year off strong in your literacy classroom. We talk about: -Helping students see themselves as readers -Getting to know your students as rea...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the two things you need to know about your students when you are changing grade levels. We talk about: -What you need to prioritize most when changing grade levels. -What not to do w...

In this episode: Listen in as I wrap up season 5 of the podcast. We talk about: The top 5 most listened to episodes of the podcast this season and the main takeaways. I also mentioned how we can hang out face to face this sum...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the third question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1. What- What does it mean to take care of yourself? 2. Why- Why...

In this episode: Listen in as I talk about the second question you need to ask yourself as you reflect on this past school year in your classroom. We talk about: 1.What- What does it mean to reflect on the challenges that you...