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Hosted by Leslie & Mara · education · EN · 62 episodes
Leading Literacy is a podcast co-hosted by Leslie Zoroya, Project Director III of Reading Language Arts, and Mara Shinn Smith, Coordinator I, at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Join Leslie & Mara as they engage in literacy conversations that both inspire and instruct.
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Signup to Generate a PitchLeading Literacy is a podcast co-hosted by Leslie Zoroya, Project Director III of Reading Language Arts, and Mara Shinn Smith, Coordinator I, at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Join Leslie & Mara as they engage in literacy conversations that both inspire and instruct.
Leading Literacy is hosted by Leslie & Mara. The show has published 62 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Connecting the Science of Reading to the Science of Learning with Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey" (19 September 2026, 42 minutes), "Behind the Pages with Author Suzanne Lang" (28 July 2026, 46 minutes), and "Literacy, Leadership, and Lessons Learned with Kristen Wynn" (25 June 2026, 52 minutes).
Leading Literacy publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 62 episodes.
Booking probability for Leading Literacy is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Leading Literacy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Leading Literacy's contact route on record: verified email.
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Leslie & Mara hosts Leading Literacy, an education show with 62 episodes published.
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Episode #62
Welcome back to another episode of Leading Literacy. We're excited to talk with Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey, Chief Academic Officer at The Reading League . Marisa has a wealth of educational experience as a classroom...
Episode #61
Hello there, literacy friends! We're so glad that you're here with us for this episode of Leading Literacy because we have an amazing guest. Joining us is Suzanne Lang, the best-selling author of the "Grumpy Monkey"...
Episode #60
Hello, literacy friends! We had the amazing opportunity to chat with the amazing Kristen Wynn with AIM Institute of Literacy and Research. Kristen has served in education for more than 20 years. You may have heard of...
Episode #59
In this episode of Leading Literacy, we have an awesome conversation with Dr. Altheria Caldera on the intersection of literacy and equity. Dr. Caldera is an educator, a researcher and equity consultant. She's also a...
Episode #58
Leading Literacy is thrilled to welcome Instagram and TikTok sensation, Jake Daggett. Jake is the current literacy director in a Milwaukee school who rose to internet fame for his passionate literacy work and engaging...
Episode #56
In this episode of Leading Literacy, we had a chance to chat with Janee Butler, the Director of Program Design & Implementation at The Center for Literacy and Learning . Janee shares her expertise on what it takes to...
Episode #55
Today's guest on Leading Literacy is someone who truly embodies the power of education and the importance of a hero's journey. Dr. Joyce Jamerson is a nationally recognized literacy leader who has spent decades...
Episode #54
On this episode of Leading Literacy, we're joined by the incredible Kari Kurto. She's the National Science of Reading Project Director at The Reading League, and honestly, just an all-around amazing human. Her passion...
Episode #53
We spend a lot of time on Leading Literacy talking about reading, and for this episode we are going to switch things up and focus in on writing. We're fortunate to have Joan Sedita, author of The Writing Rope here with...
Episode #52
Hello Leading Literacy friends! As you know, Institutes of High Ed. play an important role in making the instructional shift from balanced to structured literacy with educators. On today's episode, we talk with Nancy...
Episode #52
On this episode Leading Literacy, we welcome Tami Wilson, Director of Development and Training at the Sacramento County Office of Education and lead of the California Dyslexia Initiative. Tami has been a driving force...
Episode #51
Welcome to Leading Literacy! In this episode, we are thrilled to have a conversation with three incredible leaders from the Lancaster School District in Lancaster, California. We partnered with Lancaster for three years...
Episode #50
Hey there, educator friends! On this episode of Leading Literacy, we can't wait for you to get to know Dr. Jasmine Rogers . Dr. Rogers is from the Washington D.C. area where she is professor at American University and...
Episode #49
Hello educator friends! On this episode of Leading Literacy we're diving back into the secondary world to talk with teacher, Hannah Shickle and school administrator, Tana Piersall from Scott Valley Unified School...
Episode #48
Welcome back, educator friends. We're super excited about this episode with Denise Eide, author of the book, Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling, and Literacy. We love this...
Episode #47
Have you ever witnessed an amazing idea come to life and wonder, "Why didn't I think of that?" Well, this is exactly what we thought when we heard about the Laundromat Library League . On a recent episode of Leading...
Episode #46
On this episode of Leading Literacy, we are thrilled to have our first parent advocate, Denise Morgan. Denise is no ordinary parent – she's determined and dedicated to helping all students and families get the literacy...
Episode #45
Hey there, educator friends! I have a question for you. How many of you love doing read alouds with your students? I'm going to guess and say almost all of you. And how about your students – do they love it as much as...
Episode #44
On this episode of Leading Literacy, we have an inspiring conversation with Maya Goodall. Maya is an educator, entrepreneur, and curriculum developer dedicated to helping people become bilingual. She's the founder of...
Episode #43
Hey there, educator friends! We're super excited to share this special episode of Leading Literacy. It's the one where Leslie and I have a chat with Andrea Setmeyer, The Reading League's National Chapter Coordinator...
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Secondary ELA Coordinator
Nomelini and Olivier professor of education emeritus, Stanford University
AIM Institute of Literacy and Research
The Center for Literacy and Learning
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