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 • 37 episodes
Literacy Lunch Break
Latest Episodes
S7E4: Excellence in Learning: How Newport Mesa is Transforming Early Literacy
In this episode of The Literacy Lunch Break, host Marjorie Bottari sits down with Dr. Lori Hernandez, Director of Teaching and Learning in Newport Mesa School District. Dr. Hernandez shares how her team has created a dist...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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27:09
S7E3: What Today’s Literacy Data Means for Elementary Educators, Insights from Dr. Molly Ness
In this episode of The Literacy Lunch Break, host Marjorie Bottari sits down with Dr. Molly Ness—literacy advocate, researcher, and author—to unpack what it really takes to move from knowing the science of reading
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Episode 32
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22:28
S7E2: Breaking Barriers in Literacy: Dr. Almitra Berry on Instructional Shifts That Matter
In this episode of The Literacy Lunch Break, host Marjorie Bottari sits down with Dr. Almitra Berry, a nationally recognized educator and author who has spent over 30 years advocating for all learners. Dr. Berry shares her personal journey and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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25:01
S7 E1: Being Mindful of NAEP Scores: A Conversation with Kai-leé Berke and Marjorie Bottari
In this episode of The Literacy Lunch Break, host Marjorie Bottari sits down with Kai-leé Berke, CEO of Heggerty and a nationally recognized early childhood education expert. With decades of experience as a teacher, administrator...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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25:57
S6E5: Literacy in the Classroom: ELA Coordinator, Shelia Cooper's Vision
In this episode, Shelia Cooper, an ELA coordinator, discusses her work supporting teachers and students in achieving literacy success. Shelia highlights the importance of using research-based strategies to foster growth, resilience, and inclusi...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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22:39