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Season 2, Ep. 11: A Conversation with Literacy Expert Jan Hasbrouck
In this conversation, Jan Hasbrouck shares practical, research-aligned insight on what strengthens literacy outcomes in real schools.
She explains why explicit instruction remains essential, why many systems are...
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Season 2, Episode 10: A Joy-Filled Chat with Author Kristen Wilks
In this episode of On The Road To Literacy Success, host Dr. Staci Bain sits down with childrenās author Kristen Wilks to explore how storytelling helps build strong, motivated readers.
Kristen shares how her love of...
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Season 2, Ep. 9: Learning About Language Development w/Arti Shah
In this cozy, practical conversation, Dr. Staci Bain sits down with speech-language pathologist and literacy advocate Arti Shah to unpack how language development fuels reading and writing successāfrom babies (0ā3) to...
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Season 2, Ep. 8: Literacy Instruction with Dr. Throndsen
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In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, host Staci Bain, Ed.D. sits down with Jennifer Throndsen, founder of Impactful Learning Designs and former Department of...
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Season 2, Ep. 7: Teacher Lunch with Jenn and Mel
In this episode, Dr. Staci Bain speaks with Jenn and Mel from Teacher Lunch, who share their journey of creating TikToks that bring joy to teachers and celebrate the profession.
They discuss the importance of...
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Season 2, Ep. 6: Tier 1 with Vicki Ferrari (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this conversation, we go straight to the heart of what teachers and leaders are wrestling with in Tier 1 literacy: overwhelm, uncertainty, and the pressure to āget it rightā for every student in the...
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Season 2, Ep. 5 - Tier 1 w/Vicki Ferrari (Part 1)
In this episode, Dr. Staci Bain sits down with the brilliant and deeply committed Vicki Ferrari to talk about what it really takes to make Tier 1 work in real classrooms.
Together, they dive into the clarity,...
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Season 2, Ep. 4 - An Uplifting Conversation w/Author & Speaker Erin Jones
In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, I sit down with THE Erin Jones ā author, speaker, equity advocate, and longtime educator whose work reminds us that love + strong instruction can truly change...
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Season 2, Ep. 3 - Superintendent Mires on Tier 1 Systems for Strong Public Schools
In this conversation, Tabatha Mires, the superintendent of Manson School District, shares her journey into education, her leadership philosophy, and the importance of public schools in fostering democracy. She...
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Season 2, Ep. 2 - Dr. Shanahan Spills the TEA on TEXT
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Timothy Shanahan discusses his book 'Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives' and the implications of leveled reading practices on student growth. He emphasizes the importance of teaching...
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Season 2, Ep. 1 - Empowering Educators: A Conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain
š Empowering Educators: A Conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain
Season Two kicks off with a powerful and thought-provoking conversation between Dr. Staci Bain and returning guest Dr. Nathaniel Swain. Together, they...
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Season 1, Ep. 10 - Leading Intentionally w/Principal Kristen Langerman
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In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, weāre joined by Principal Kristen Langerman of McLaurin Elementary (Rankin County School...
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