79. No Fluff, Good Stuff – Gearing Up for the Science of Reading Mini-Con 2026 with Heidi Martin & Friends

In this special Science of Reading Mini-Con hype episode, Michelle Sullivan is joined by the presenters behind the Science of Reading Mini-Con to give listeners an inside look at what makes this conference unlike any other.

From powerful sessions and hands-on learning to beachside sound baths, mocktails, and real talk about implementation, this episode is your invitation into a literacy experience that blends research, practice, joy, and community.

Meet the Voices Behind Mini-Con:

  1. Heidi Martin – Founder of the Science of Reading Mini-Con @droppinknowledgewithheidi & @scienceofreadingminicon
  2. Jessica Farmer: @farmerlovesphonics
  3. Yvette Manns: @phonicsreadalouds & @the_lit_teacher
  4. Jake Daggett: @jake_daggett
  5. Lindsay Kemeny: @lindsaykemeny
  6. Michelle Sullivan: @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom
  7. MeQuel Bolden (she was there in spirit!): @mequelboldenconsulting

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

  1. What each presenter is most fired up about solving in literacy right now
  2. Sneak peeks into Mini-Con sessions
  3. Introducing Mychal Threets as the Keynote Speaker!!!
  4. What makes the experience special

The Big Takeaway: Science of Reading Mini-Con is about bridging research to practice, that’s engaging and effective!

Learn More & Register:

Visit www.scienceofreadingminicon.com for tickets & all the details!

A BIG thank you to Reading.com for being the Premier Sponsor of the Science of Reading Mini-Con 2026!

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