Literacy in Color Trailer
🎙 Welcome to The Literacy in Color Podcast! 🎙
Hosted by Michelle Sullivan, your go-to structured literacy BFF, this podcast is here to guide teachers through evidence-based practices while making learning colorful, engaging, and effective. With over a decade of experience as a reading interventionist and literacy coach, Michelle is on a mission to equip educators with the tools they need to help every child succeed in literacy.
In this trailer episode, youāll hear why phonics isnāt boring, why English isnāt crazy, and why this is NOT just another pendulum swing in education.
Spoiler alert: our nation is in a literacy crisis, and the Science of Reading research shows that 95% of all children can be taught to read by the end of 1st gradeāif they receive the right instruction.
What can you expect from this podcast?
- Deep dives into structured literacy strategies
- Practical tips for integrating multisensory teaching
- A breakdown of the Science of Reading research
- Strategies to build teacher confidence and equip you to meet all learnersā needs
- Conversations about how to balance evidence-based practices with creative, joyful teaching
If youāve ever felt overwhelmed by literacy research or unsure how to bring these powerful methods into your classroom, this podcast is for you!
Michelle is here to handle the research while you bring your creativity, ensuring you can show up for your students with vibrancy, brilliance, and confidence.
Subscribe today, and letās change the narrative together, creating a brighter path to literacy for every child!
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Transcript
If youāve ever heard āPhonics is boringā - āEnglish is crazyā - and āThis is just another pendulum swing.ā
Boy, is that wrong, wrong, wrong.
Welcome to The Literacy in Color Podcast! Iām your host, Michelle Sullivan. With over a decade of experience working as a reading interventionist and literacy coach, Iām ready to be your go-to structured literacy BFF guiding you through evidence-based practices in colorful, engaging ways.
I know that between planning lessons for every subject and managing your classroom, finding time to dig into literacy research can feel impossible. Thatās where I come in - to help you make sense of it all, so you can focus on what matters most: your students.
The truth is, our nation is in a literacy crisis, and itās time for us to change the narrative. Research shows that 95% of all children can be taught to read by the end of 1st grade with the right type of instruction. Yet, for too long, many students havenāt been receiving the instruction they need.
Thatās why Iām on a mission to help teachers feel confident and equipped to meet every student's needs. On this podcast, weāll explore the Science of Reading research, dive into structured literacy strategies, and build the teacher knowledge needed to make the biggest impact on your studentsā literacy development.
So if youāre ready to not only teach WITH color in multisensory ways but also BE colorful ā showing up for your students with vibrancy and brilliance ā Captivating Our Learners on Reading Fluently & Understanding Language - then youāve found the right place!
Hit subscribe, and letās color outside the lines together. Iāll handle the research, you bring the creativity, and together, weāll change the statistics and paint the path to literacy success!