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Ep. 15: The Role of SLPs In Helping Grow Our Writers
Hallie Sherman, M.S. CCC-SLP is a licensed speech-language pathologist in New York. She worked in the public schools for over 15 years before she left the schools to work as the CEO full time for Speech Time Fun, Inc....
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Ep. 14: 4 Step System For Differentiation in Writing (ACED)
Unfortunately, 67% of 4th graders in the US read below grade level. And it doesn't have to be this way! Malia Hollowell is on a mission to empower teachers with the science-backed, brain-friendly tools and strategies...
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Ep. 13: How SEL Can Improve Your Writing Instruction
Laura spent a decade as a school psychologist and special education director. During this time, she developed new programs and learned how necessary it was to make things feasible for teachers and trust in their...
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Ep. 12: What You Need to Know About Word Study and Spelling
Christina Winter spent 21 years teaching 1st grade before leaving the classroom to pursue her other passion of mentoring teachers. She now spends her days teaching and supporting K-2 teachers through her website Lead...
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Ep. 11: Embracing Different Cultures Through Writing
With over 28 years of experience teaching, Lena has taught at various grade levels from kindergarten through high school. With a BA in English Literature from the University of Redlands and credentials in Multiple...
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Ep. 10: How Orton Gillingham Method Can Help Your Writers Succeed
Pryor Rayburn is a Fellow-in-Training and Certified member of the Orton Gillingham Academy and a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) with ALTA. Pryor graduated from Davidson College with a bachelor’s degree...
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Ep. 9: Incorporating Writing Into Science
Rebecca Riddle is an experienced educator who has taught kindergarten, 1st grade, and 4th grade. She has a deep passion for science and currently serves as the team lead for the Simplify Science curriculum, which...
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Ep. 8: Strategies For Supporting Our Dyslexic Learners During Writing
Heather O’Donnell MS.Ed and Ed.M began her career as a classroom teacher. Working in both special and general education classroom settings, she left the classroom in 2018 to open New Paltz Multisensory, an online and...
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Ep. 7: The Importance of Building Vocabulary
Michelle Sullivan is the vibrant and passionate face behind The Colorful Classroom. Her mission? To equip elementary teachers with captivating, SOR-aligned tips, tools, and strategies for strong literacy instruction....
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Ep. 6: The Importance of Writing Goals in the IEP
Heather Cacioppo has taught in self-contained classroom settings for middle school and high school students for 8 years. She is currently a Special Education Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator at a private autism...
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Ep. 5: Simple Ways to Energize Your Writing Activities
Thomas J. Bussey is a dedicated educator with 15 years of experience. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Georgia State University and is currently pursuing a Specialist...
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Ep. 4: Incorporating Writing Into Literacy Centers
Susan is a current first-grade teacher in Massachusetts. She has her Ed.M. in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston University and is both LETRS and OG trained. Her passion is sharing research-based tips and...
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