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.
Episodes
23 episodes since 2023
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...
August 29, 2024
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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...
August 20, 2024
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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...
August 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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20:41
S4E3: Literacy Leadership in Action: A Conversation with Dr. Carrie Willer
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Carrie Willer, the Director of Elementary Education (5K-6) at Appleton School District, the sixth largest district in Wisconsin. Carrie shares her expertise on how effective school leadersh...
August 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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23:03
S4E2: Driving Statewide Literacy Initiatives: Insights from Shanna Beber, Executive Director of Literacy, Louisiana Department of Education
Join us for a conversation about literacy instruction with Shanna Beber, Executive Director of Literacy at the Louisiana Department of Education. Shanna shares her journey and commitment to education, along with Louisiana's initiatives to enhan...
August 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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25:22
S4E1: Transforming Literacy- Insights from Dr. Ernesto Ortiz, Jr. on Leadership and Literacy Initiatives
Join us for a dynamic Literacy Lunch Break episode with Dr. Ernesto Ortiz, Jr., as we dive into the transformative power of literacy leadership. Dr. Ortiz shares his expertise on district-wide literacy initiatives, the role of leadership in dri...
July 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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20:11
S3E5: Navigating Small Group Literacy Instruction and Student Engagement with Stefanie Tenenbaum
Join us for an engaging episode of our podcast, where Stefanie Tenenbaum, an experienced classroom teacher, shares insights into small group literacy instruction and student engagement. Stefanie walks us through the logistics of a typical day o...
March 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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21:37
S3E4: Constrained Skills Theory with Kay Stahl
One shift as we rethink small group instruction is the amount of time students spend in a group. Previously, we would often "re-group" students according to a specific timeframe. Perhaps every 4-6 weeks. We realize now that true differentiation...
February 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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19:23
S3E3: Cracking the Code: Strategies for Small Group Literacy Instruction with Shawn Toy
Join our latest episode featuring Shawn Toy, an Orton–Gillingham certified K-3 Reading Intervention Teacher, who brings a wealth of insights and knowledge to the table. Explore the world of data-driven instruction and gather strategies for smal...
February 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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20:28
S3E2: Targeted Small Group Literacy Instruction with Jamey Peavler
In this episode, we continue to explore life beyond guided reading. Join us as Jamey Peavler, instructor in the Reading Science program at Mount St. Joseph University, shares her insights on how to maximize small group, targeted instruction for...
February 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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21:00
S3E1: Rethinking Guided Reading with Marjorie Bottari
Join us for Series 3 of Literacy Lunch Break, where we dive into the journey of replacing guided reading with powerful small-group instruction. In Series 2, we explored shifting literacy practices and advocating for a structured literacy approa...
February 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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9:24
S2E4: Unlocking Literacy Equity: The Science of Reading in Bilingual Classrooms with Lucia Rocha-Nestler
In this enlightening podcast episode, we dive into the world of structured literacy and its profound impact on English language learners and bilingual students. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Lucia Rocha-Nestler, ...
November 28, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:32
S2E3: From Classroom to Advocacy: Lindsay Kemeny's Approach to Structured Literacy and Reading Success
Our guest for this episode is Lindsay Kemeny, a dedicated teacher, parent, and author who understands the power of structured literacy firsthand. Lindsay shares stories from the classroom, discussing the challenges and successes of implementing...
November 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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19:33
S2E2: Voices for Structured Literacy: Empowering Change Through Advocacy and Influence with Naomi O'Brien
Equity within Literacy Instruction: In this episode, we engage with Naomi O'Brien, a prominent education influencer and literacy advocate. We discuss how educators can use their online presence and influence to champion the cause of structured ...
November 14, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:40
S2E1: Building Foundations with Brent Conway: The Assistant Superintendent's Role in Advancing Literacy Instruction
In this episode of Literary Lunch Break, we sit down with Brent Conway, an instructional leader with a passion for effective literacy instruction. We dive into the crucial role assistant superintendents play in shaping curriculum decisions, res...
November 07, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:52
S1E7: Inside Reading Interventionist, Amanda Hager's Small Group Magic- Making District Materials Work
In Episode 7 of the Literacy Lunch Break, we continue our conversation with Amanda Hager, a reading interventionist who reveals her effective approach to using district materials in small group instruction to support reading intervention. Amand...
September 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:43
S1E6: Small Group Success, Unlocking Reading Proficiency with Decodable Texts - A Conversation with Amanda Hager
Join us for Episode 6 of Literacy Lunch Break as we have an insightful conversation with Amanda Hager, an Orton-Gillingham certified Reading Interventionist. Amanda shares her journey from being a classroom teacher to a literacy coach and ultim...
September 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:29
S1E5: Exploring the Range of Decodable Texts
Join us in Episode 5 as we delve into the diverse range of decodable texts and explore how they can be effectively matched to the appropriate stage or phase of reading. Gain valuable insights into the varying levels of decodability and learn st...
September 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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8:49
S1E4: Unlocking the Power of High-Quality Decodable Texts with Cheryl Allison
In this exciting episode, we continue our discussion with decodable book author Cheryl Allison. Cheryl shares her expertise, providing valuable insights on what specific traits to look for when selecting decodable texts. Gain a clearer understa...
September 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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26:23
S1E3: Choosing High-Quality Decodable Texts for Effective Literacy Instruction
Join us as we explore the essential elements of "quality" decodable texts. Discover a comprehensive checklist and valuable insights to guide your selection of decodable texts. Unlock the secrets to finding decodable texts that effectively suppo...
September 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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8:55
S1E2: Decodable Texts: Building Strong Foundations with Cheryl Allison
In this podcast episode, host Marjorie Bottari welcomes Cheryl Allison, a decodable book author, to discuss the importance of using decodable texts when teaching foundational reading skills to students. Cheryl shares her personal experiences wi...
September 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:30
S1E1: Decodable Texts vs. Leveled Readers
Join our host, Marjorie Bottari, on this episode of Literacy Lunch Break as we dive into the world of decodable texts and leveled readers. As you tune in, Marjorie will guide you through the definitions of decodable texts and leveled readers, p...
September 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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15:12
Welcome to the Literacy Lunch Break!
Welcome to the Literacy Lunch Break, a Heggerty podcast that brings you quick and insightful episodes on literacy topics, designed to be easily consumed during your lunch break. Join our host, Marjorie Bottari, as she guides you through the jou...
July 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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1:58