Best Fluency Specialist Podcasts (2024)

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James Dooley: Transforming clinical treatment of neuroinflammatory conditions 39:45

4d ago39:45

39:45

Imagine being able to internalise the pharmaceutical factory into the human. You could avoid the contamination risks and need for purification in biologic production. In this episode I am joined by Dr James Dooley who is doing just this with his work at Aila Biotech. James and his team developed technology to drive the production of immune-regulati…

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21. Reaching Every Learner: Dr. Chris Reeve's Approach to Special Education 48:54

15d ago48:54

48:54

How can we best support our students with special needs inside the general education classroom when we don’t have a background in special education? Without training in special education, teachers often wonder how they can ensure their students with special needs are receiving the instruction and support they need. Dr. Chris Reeve is joining me tod…

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Janette Thomas: Delaying ageing to treat chronic diseases 41:46

19d ago41:46

41:46

The global population is getting older and with that comes more disease. What if we could delay ageing as a way of treating those diseases? My guest in this episode is Janette Thomas, CEO of Five Alarm Bio Ltd., a drug discovery company focusing on novel approaches to anti-aging, with broad potential therapeutic applications. She discusses the appl…

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20. Teacher Burnout Unveiled: A Conversation with Brittany Blackwell 36:35

22d ago36:35

36:35

The demands on teachers seem to grow endlessly. There always seem to be curriculum changes, standardized testing, and all the challenges that have come along with the past few years. Teachers today are facing very high levels of exhaustion, stress, and burnout. So, what can we do to help prevent and manage this stress and burnout? Teacher burnout a…

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George Adjabeng: Giving back through Entrepreneurship 40:24

1M ago40:24

40:24

Imagine having to climb a mountain every day just to get to school. This was the childhood of my guest George Adjabeng. George Adjabeng grew up in Ghana, the son of subsistence farmers. He excelled at chemistry in school and college, and emigrated to the USA to pursue a pharmaceutical career before turning entrepreneur. His successful company Ecody…

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Dr. Steve Harvey: Writing DNA, Building a company 43:56

2M ago43:56

43:56

What is the future of DNA and gene synthesis? Before the covid pandemic, nucleic acids were mostly research tools. Terms like mRNA vaccines (nucleic acids as clinical agents) were relatively unknown. But since then, RNA and DNA have been thrust into the limelight for both the public and investors alike. How will the field evolve? My guest in this e…

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Darrin Disley: Footballer to PhD to CEO 58:42

2M ago58:42

58:42

What are the biggest challenges facing scientific innovation? The path from science ideation to business execution is not an easy one. You will eventually need to translate great ideas into well-positioned products or services, and bring investment into the business from what can be a complex ecosystem of stakeholders. Knowing how to overcome these…

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The Big Experiment - Trailer 1:28

2M ago1:28

1:28

Welcome to The Big Experiment, where we explore the scientific business world, and find out how great ideas turn into great companies. I'm Mark Davison CEO of Grant Instruments, a scientific insurance (instruments) company based in Cambridge, UK. But I'm also a veteran of pharmaceutical and biotech roles from drug discovery, right through to medici…

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19. Unveiling 5 Unpopular Opinions About Teaching Reading 18:22

3M ago18:22

18:22

There are some common methods and practices for teaching reading that I don’t agree with. Now, I don’t say this to ruffle feathers but rather to challenge the status quo and make us think deeply about how we approach literacy education and how we can make the biggest impact on our students’ reading journeys. We all want to provide the best reading …

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18. How to Help Students Who Hate Reading 19:10

3M ago19:10

19:10

We’ve all come across students who hate reading. These students, for whatever reason it may be, cannot see the power and joy that reading can bring. Thankfully, we are in a position to help these students see just how amazing reading can be. With the right steps and encouragement, we can transform these students into lifelong readers! In this episo…

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17. What Middle School ELA Teachers Wish Elementary Educators Knew with Caitlin Mitchell 55:07

3M ago55:07

55:07

As an elementary teacher, I was always worried about whether I was doing a good enough job in preparing my students for the next level. I wanted to be a fly on the wall of their classrooms when they got to middle school to see if they were prepared. That is why I am so excited to have Caitlin Mitchell joining me today to share all about how element…

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16. Small Steps, Big Impact: Teaching Goal Setting in Elementary Grades 24:32

4M ago24:32

24:32

One of the most powerful things you can do with your students inside the classroom is goal setting. It can help to drive motivation and focus and give your students the extra push they need intrinsically to meet the goals they have set for themselves. I know goal setting with your students can sound daunting, but it doesn’t need to be! Goal setting…

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15. The Power of Read Alouds in the Classroom with Sara Soucy From The Colorful Apple 48:58

4M ago48:58

48:58

How amazing is it to witness a student’s eyes beam with excitement when they are completely captivated by a story? The great thing is, by harnessing the power of read alouds, we can get our students excited about reading while also building background knowledge, modeling fluent reading, and so much more! Sara Soucy from The Colorful Apple joins us …

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14. 5 Podcasts You Need To Be Listening To In 2024 28:47

4M ago28:47

28:47

A fresh, new year always brings a spark of possibility and positivity as I look forward to all the things I hope to accomplish in the year. And if you’re feeling anything like me, you are optimistic that 2024 is finally going to be a good year! I am so ready to make 2024 an amazing year! Are you with me? If you’re looking to elevate your teaching a…

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13. Unveiling Three Game-Changing Strategies to Transform Your Teaching in 2024 36:22

4M ago36:22

36:22

What if I told you there were simple strategies you could implement in your class that could elevate your instruction and be a total game changer for your students? Believe it or not, there are strategies that don’t require extra materials or extra prep but make a big impact. As we are heading into a new year, it’s a great time to start implementin…

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12. Binge-Worthy PD: Your Holiday Reading List for Teacher Growth 23:11

5M ago23:11

23:11

Are you looking for a simple yet impactful way to squeeze in a little professional development during the holiday break? I absolutely loved to use this time off to not only recharge but to binge a professional development book I knew I wouldn’t have time to read while in the classroom. Before diving into books, we typically like to know if they are…

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11. Emotional Intelligence and Reading Success: A Counselor's Perspective with Sara Cottrill-Carlo 41:25

5M ago41:25

41:25

Have you ever had a student who regularly seemed stressed or anxious and was also struggling with academics? There is a strong connection between social-emotional well-being and academic success that is often overlooked. This is a huge reason that there is a strong push for social-emotional learning in schools right now. Professional school counsel…

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10. Navigating the Depths of Reading Comprehension [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series] 36:22

5M ago36:22

36:22

What exactly is comprehension in the context of reading? We know that comprehension is the core of literacy. And as teachers, understanding that comprehension is what connects phonemic awareness, phonics, vocab, and fluency together is crucial for effective literacy instruction. When it comes to improving your students' reading comprehension, even …

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9. Mastering Vocabulary: A Key to Elementary Literacy [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series] 39:42

5M ago39:42

39:42

We know that teaching vocabulary is crucial for students to comprehend texts, but the importance of expanding students' vocabulary goes far beyond understanding what they are reading in the classroom. Vocabulary in elementary education not only impacts comprehension but also how students engage with and understand the world. Explicitly teaching voc…

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8. Reading Fluency Uncovered [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series] 25:05

6M ago25:05

25:05

Have you witnessed the transformation when a student turns from a hesitant or reluctant reader into a confident reader? It is truly an amazing thing to watch unfold before your eyes! The key to this transformation is the third component of literacy: Fluency! As teachers, we know that fluency is essential to being a successful reader. But what does …

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7. Elementary Essentials: How Phonemic Awareness & Phonics Shape Lifelong Readers with Kristina Harrill [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series] 26:51

6M ago26:51

26:51

Phonics and phonemic awareness play a crucial role in our end goal of reading comprehension, and it is so important that our students are learning these foundational skills, regardless of their grade. But how can you fit phonemic awareness lessons into your already packed schedule? Kristina Harrill of Sweet for Kindergarten is joining us today to s…

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6. Deciphering the 5 Pillars: An In-Depth Look at the Components of Literacy [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series] 25:54

6M ago25:54

25:54

Do you know the 5 components of literacy that all elementary teachers should be explicitly teaching every single day? These 5 literacy components are the building blocks that turn our students into lifelong, successful readers. Teaching the Fab 5 of literacy regardless of what grade you teach is so important to your students’ success. In this episo…

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*New Series: The Truth Be Told "Please, Don’t Underline Your Words in Earwax" 9:37

6M ago9:37

9:37

"Please, Don’t Underline Your Words in Earwax" This new podcast series stems from my original idea to share practical make and takes - easy tips along with real life shared stories - so that you can easily create joyful experiences in your classroom, daycare centers, and homes right away. In this series I am excited to talk with you about what is r…

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*New Series: The Truth Be Told "Still In a Meeting" 5:59

6M ago5:59

5:59

This new podcast series stems from my original idea to share practical make and takes - easy tips along with real life shared stories - so that you can easily create joyful experiences in your classroom, daycare centers, and homes right away. In this series I am excited to talk with you about what is really happening in education right now. I am al…

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5. 9 Overlooked Things that Impact Comprehension 26:18

6M ago26:18

26:18

Teaching reading comprehension is a huge undertaking for teachers. There are various aspects and factors that impact a student’s ability to comprehend what they have read and recognizing and understanding these factors are key to effectively teaching reading comprehension. So what are some of the factors that impact instruction? As we all know, eve…

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Start Your Mornings With Family Literacy Time 8:44

6M ago8:44

8:44

Find out some very easy ways families can incorporate reading into a morning routine! You can learn more about me - my experiences, availability for speaking etc. at www.ginapepin.com I am excited to share with you practical make and takes - easy tips along with real life shared stories - so that you can easily create joyful shared reading experien…

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4. 3 Reading Block Schedules You Need to Try! 20:18

6M ago20:18

20:18

Have you found yourself struggling to figure out how you’re going to fit everything you need to cover into your reading block? I definitely have been there! The good news is that there are ways to create a reading schedule that allows you to cover all the literacy components you know you need to include to help your students be successful readers. …

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3. Using Mentor Texts to Enhance Your Literacy Block 27:58

7M ago27:58

27:58

Our classrooms are full of invaluable tools that can equip our students with critical thinking skills and spark a lifelong love of reading and writing. Can you guess what these tools are? It’s mentor texts! Utilizing the right mentor texts can completely transform your instruction and your students’ experiences with literacy. In this episode, we wi…

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2. Understanding and Implementing Literacy Routines into Your Reading Block with Sara Marye 35:31

7M ago35:31

35:31

If you constantly find yourself saying “I wish I had more time to fit everything in”, then this episode is for you. Teachers have so much content to cover each day, and it can feel like an impossible task to make it work, especially in your literacy block. That’s where routines come in. Literacy specialist, Sara Marye, joins us to share exactly why…

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1. Reading Consumption vs. Reading Comprehension 20:23

7M ago20:23

20:23

Have you ever had a student who reads like the wind but struggles to remember anything from the text? Or, if they do remember anything, they are simply regurgitating facts and details? This is a case of reading consumption vs. reading comprehension and it’s time to unpack the reasons behind it. True comprehension goes beyond remembering and repeati…

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Welcome to The Literacy Lounge! 1:56

8M ago1:56

1:56

Are you an elementary school teacher on a mission to ignite a love of reading in your students? Looking for actionable strategies to supercharge comprehension in your classroom? Welcome to The Literacy Lounge, where you’ll accomplish this and so much more. I'm your host, Ciera Harris, a former elementary school teacher turned reaching coach. I've c…

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10 Easy Ways to Build Stamina, Joyfully, in Any Learning Space 25:14

8M ago25:14

25:14

10 Easy Ways to Build Stamina, Joyfully, in Any Learning Space Let’s Talk, Teacher to Teacher about stamina. Following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic we see how much our children are struggling. This struggle is all over the news. Our students are highly distracted, very emotional, and most of all - they lack significant stamina to learn effec…

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5 Teacher Tips for a Successful School Year! 6:27

8M ago6:27

6:27

Education provides an incredible opportunity to share your passion for teaching and a love of learning. You get to connect authentically with some of the most amazing people on this earth. As we begin this school year I would love to share with you a few of my favorite teaching tips - even though these are designed more so for new teachers… I am ho…

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10 Easy Ways to Use Songs in Any Learning Environment 23:41

1y ago23:41

23:41

In this podcast you will learn easy tips along with real life shared stories, and make and takes - so that you can easily create joyful shared reading experiences in your classroom, daycare centers, and homes right away. Learn 10 easy ways to a use songs in any learning space! You can learn more at www.ginapepin.com. I am here to help you make powe…

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10 Easy Ways to Use Puppets in Any Learning Space 15:55

1y ago15:55

15:55

In this podcast you will learn easy tips along with real life shared stories, and make and takes - so that you can easily create joyful shared reading experiences in your classroom, daycare centers, and homes right away. Learn 10 easy ways to a use puppets in any learning space! You can learn more at www.ginapepin.com. I am here to help you make po…

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10 Easy Ways to Wiggle in a Learning Environment 22:00

1y ago22:00

22:00

In this podcast you will learn easy tips along with real life shared stories, and make and takes - so that you can easily create joyful shared reading experiences in your classroom, daycare centers, and homes right away. We all know our students need opportunities to wiggle - learn 10 easy ways to activities that include wiggling in a dynamic learn…

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10 Easy Ways to Help Your Students Become More Fluent 18:44

1y ago18:44

18:44

In this podcast I share with you 10 practical make and takes - easy tips along with real life shared stories - so that you can create joyful shared reading experiences in your classroom, daycare centers, and homes right away. You will have all the tools, ideas, and reasons why - so you can easily incorporate ways to help your students become more f…

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Social Emotional Reading Strategies 24:15

1+ y ago24:15

24:15

Our classrooms are filled with little people, which means they are filled with big hopes and real fears. Let’s talk about how to help our students overcome their reading fears. Learning to read stirs up a great deal of fear and anxiety in many of our students, and it requires social-emotional skills to overcome them. Find out more about this at www…

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Combining Play-Based Learning and the Joyful Reading Approach for Powerful Learning Opportunities 22:14

1+ y ago22:14

22:14

Combining play-based earning and the Joyful Reading Approach for powerful learning opportunities We know that learning is a deeply human experience. Therefore, effective practices that incorporate joyful play-based learning and collaboration between peers, family members, and loving caregivers and/or adults is key to student success. Learn more abo…

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5 After School Joyful Reading Activities 16:19

1+ y ago16:19

16:19

Encouraging and supporting a child’s love for reading can be one of the most powerful things parents can do. Providing opportunities for their child, or children, to experience positive and inspiring literacy activities after school is something anyone can easily do! Check out this blog post by Scholastic: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-a…

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Secondary Application - The Joyful Reading Approach 35:07

1+ y ago35:07

35:07

Even though students may begin with strong early literacy skills - these skills do not automatically develop into complex skills that enable students to read proficiently specialized and sophisticated reading of literacy, science, history, and mathematics because students at the secondary level are still learning to read! Learn practical - fun, eng…

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Learning to Read Should Never Hurt - Take the Frustration Out of Learning to Read! 24:56

1+ y ago24:56

24:56

We do not need to “sell” books and reading to children. They already love them. We just need to make sure we don’t diminish their natural joy. Children do not automatically stop loving books as they get older…. we destroy the joy of reading by frustrating them. And because we are always learning to read - it is so important to take the frustration …

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Turn Your Classroom Expectations into a Song, Chant and So Much More! 32:22

1+ y ago32:22

32:22

This podcast is about classroom expectations and how you can turn something as simple as classroom rules into routine, joyful shared reading experiences through songs, chants and so much more! Let’s turn our classrooms into reading playgrounds—optimal learning environments that invite human interactivity around print and immerse students in books, …

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Building Academic Language Through Joyful Reading Experiences 29:34

2y ago29:34

29:34

Connecting academic language and interdisciplinary approaches through joyful shared reading experiences is going to be the most powerful thing you can do for your students. You may be wondering….. How can I do this, easily and practically? Let’s talk, Teacher to Teacher. Because the answer is simple and the way to do this is super easy. Let me tell…

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Why The Joyful Reading Approach is Needed Now More Than Ever 16:30

2y ago16:30

16:30

Now more than ever, we must fill our virtual and in-person classrooms with joyful reading experiences. Because of the profound challenges of the pandemic and social distance learning, we need this now more than ever. With the added pressure of ‘catching kids up' - academically- a rapid loss of joy in the classroom surrounds us . However, we have th…

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