Podcast
Mindful Literacy Podcast
Teaching is not just what you do: It is your vocation. It is your life’s work. It is not for the faint of heart. And if you are going to make it to retirement, you are going to need a tribe of teachers standing with you. This podcast will provide you with the inspiration, encouragement, stories, tips, tools, and the mindset you need to be at your best to serve your students.

Tackling Illiteracy with Amy Hoying
2nd & 7 has some AMAZING free online resources for elementary aged students. Amy also offers inspiration to us all. The perfect episode if you...
Hacking the Code with Gea Meijering
5th grader Zoe interviews author of "Hacking the Code" Gea Meijering. We learn about Gea's writing and publishing process and also hear from Zoe...
3 Practices to Start Doing This Year with Jen Jones
Episode Summary So much of what we do as teachers is learning to pivot, thinking on our feet, and adapting to student needs. Listen in as Jen Jones...
Passing Dyslexia Legislation with Mike McGovern
Episode Summary Teachers and Parents: Whether you don't know anything about dyslexia; know about it, but don't know what to do; or are well versed...
Teachers as Agents of Cultural Change with Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein
Episode Summary With aligned visions, Dr. Bennett and Dr. Lauren dive deep into philosophizing about what systemic issues need to change; what we...
African-American Literature for Teens with Jarrod Jones
Episode Summary Jarrod Jones is a 7th Grade English teacher in St. Louis Missouri, who has spent the past 6 years writing his first novel under the...
Planning for College on an IEP with high school Junior, Megan.
Did you know there are over 4,500 colleges/universities in the US? Did you know there are over 200 majors? College Planning Mistake #1: Starting...
Planning for College on a 504 Plan
Parents: This is a WOW episode. Even if you don't have high school age kids yet, you KNOW you worry about what happens to your kid life after high...

Reading Research in the Classroom with Leigh Groom-Thomas and Christina Rouse-Billman
What does OG Certified Mean? with Rayna Weiner
What does "OG" certified even mean? And what level of certification should you pursue and/or expect in a teacher/tutor for kids with dyslexia? In...