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Hosted by April Smith · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 27 episodes
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Join author and professional learning coach April Smith as she explores research and insights into effective writing instruction in K-12 classrooms. She delves into methodologies, interviews experts, and shares practical strategies to support our students – all backed by evidence and research. Whether you're an educator, parent, or simply curious about literacy development, tune in to discover practical strategies that foster confident and successful writers.
April Smith hosts The Science of Writing Instruction, a education show with 27 episodes published.
Anna Geiger is the creator of The Measured Mom, Author of Reach All Readers, and the Host of Triple R Teaching podcast. Learn More from Anna: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/ https://www.instagram.com/themeasuredmom/ http
Phillip is a serial entrepreneur. He has started numerous businesses in many different industries, including publishing, early childhood education, health and wellness, financial planning and consumer electronics. He is
Denise is the president and founder of Logic of English, a mission-driven publisher that empowers students of all ages to become fluent readers and spellers. Denise is passionate about providing all students access to ev
Linda Rhyne is the owner of Linda Rhyne Consulting and founding president of The Reading League North Carolina. Linda is an award-winning National Board Certified, LETRS & Orton-Gillingham trained educator with over 16 y
As the Executive Director and Founder of Jana Lee Consulting, Dr. Jana Lee is a dedicated education professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years. Jana’ partners with school-communities nation-wide, off
Stephanie is a seasoned school leader and Assistant Superintendent from Texas with over 20 years of experience transforming education. She specializes in cultivating strong school cultures, implementing data-driven instr
Anni Boocher has dedicated 16 years to teaching across K-12, with nine of those years spent shaping young minds in kindergarten. Her commitment to excellence in education has earned her prestigious accolades, including t
Kasey is in her 17th year as a middle school ELA teacher. For 13 of those years, she has also served as her school’s literacy coach. In addition to teaching in the classroom, she provides literacy-related professional de
Laura Jones is an experienced educator with over 16 years of teaching and coaching in grades K-8. She holds a degree in K-8 Education from Arizona State University, and most recently completed the Phonics First OG-accred
Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award-winning principal of a PreK-5th Grade campus of ov
Katie Walker is a passionate upper elementary literacy specialist, dedicated to the design of instructional resources that are explicit, scaffolded, and engaging. Katie began her teaching career in Australia before reloc
Melissa Kruse is an experienced educator with 18 years of teaching and instructional coaching in grades 7-12. She holds a bachelor's degree in English, a secondary education certificate, and advanced certifications inclu
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. At
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 the
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 expertis
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 in
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 Subjec
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 in a
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 emphasi
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 in
April Smith
author of Simplify Your Writing Instruction: A Framework For · The Survivors’ Nest
9 appearances on this show
Todd Nesloney
former National Elementary Principal and Teacher of the Year, Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership at TEPSA · Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association
1 appearance on this show
Hallie Sherman
M.S. CCC-SLP · Speech Time Fun, Inc.
1 appearance on this show
Anna Geiger
The Measured Mom
1 appearance on this show
Phillip
ZAGG
1 appearance on this show
Linda Rhyne
Linda Rhyne Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Jana Lee
Jana Lee Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Laura Jones
Brainspring
1 appearance on this show
Pryor Rayburn
Orton Gillingham Academy
1 appearance on this show
Rebecca Riddle
Simplify Science
1 appearance on this show
Heather O’Donnell
New Paltz Multisensory
1 appearance on this show
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