Literacy Lunch Break
Join us at the Literacy Lunch Break, a Heggerty podcast, where we serve up bite-sized, thought-provoking episodes on literacy, tailor-made for your lunch break, leaving you informed and inspired. We bring you authentic conversations with teachers, experts, and thought leaders in the field of literacy, ensuring real insights and practical strategies that can truly make a difference in your classroom.
Podcasting since 2023 • 25 episodes
Literacy Lunch Break
Latest Episodes
Unlocking the Joy of Writing Instruction: Strategies for Elementary Teachers
Writing instruction can be intimidating for many educators. Janine from Heggerty addresses common fears and challenges teachers face when teaching writing. Tune in for practical advice and encouragement to help teachers overcome these hurdles a...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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27:56
Transforming Writing Instruction in Your School District with Sandra Chen
Literacy Coordinator Sandra Chen shares her experience in leading district-wide changes in writing instruction. From curriculum evaluation to professional development, learn where to start and how to create lasting change in your district.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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14:04
S4E6: Empowering Educators: Cultivating Content Knowledge for Student Success
Tune in to Literacy Lunch Break as host Marjorie Bottari engages in a dynamic conversation with Dr. Esmeralda Carini, a passionate K-12 literacy leader. Esmeralda shares strategies for ensuring educators have access to targeted professional lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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24:21
S4E5: Champions of Literacy: Leadership Insights from Dr. Gyimah Whitaker and Jennifer Burton
Join us for an insightful episode of Literacy Lunch Break as we sit down with Dr. Gyimah Whitaker, Superintendent at City Schools of Decatur, and Jennifer Burton, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning. Discover their innovative a...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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25:09
S4E4: Leading Literacy: Transforming Elementary Education Statewide with Christine Quesada
Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Christine Quesada, the Assistant Director of Literacy and Humanities at the New Mexico Public Education Department. Christine shares her expertise on leading literacy instruction from a s...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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20:41