2023 CCIRA Conference chairs, Lori Conrad and Patrick Allen, interview Brooklyn-based equitable literacy leader, Cornelius Minor.

Lori Conrad and Patrick Allen interview upcoming 2023 conference author, Charles R. Smith, Jr. about his craft and journey as an author.

Today's podcast features, Whittany La Rocca, Whitney's work centers around authentic reading and writing instruction. Whitney shares, ideas for grammar instruction, blending science of reading and balanced literacy, and the Patterns of Power resource. Well, welcome Whitney. We're so excited to have you on the podcast. Why don't we start with you just telling us a little bit about your background.

Pam Minard joins Jessica and Molly to discuss some of the exciting upcoming conference sessions, as well as the perks and privileges of the new location that will help teachers make a fun mini-vacation out of their 2022 Conference experience. So listen in to get excited about some of the upcoming learning you can engage in at the 2022 CCIRA Conference.

Krista Griffin, one of CCIRA's early career network liaisons chatted with Molly and Jessica about what CCIRA is doing for Early Career teachers now, what we would like to do for them in the future, and how veteran teachers can get involved in learning from and support new and pre-service teachers.

Today's podcast features, Melanie Conklin, Melanie's work centers around writing middle grade novels. Melanie shares about her writing process, inspiration for her stories, and how Nicholas Sparks helped her get started in the publishing world.

On today's podcast, Molly and Jessica chat with Marc Tyler Nobleman, author and presenter at the upcoming 2022 CCIRA Conference about his books, his process, and life in general. Marc Tyler Nobleman specializes in telling untold stories that diverge a bit from the standard stories told and during the podcast he shares a little insight into why these stories need telling.

Pernille Ripp: author, writer, creator, and parent, sits down with us to discuss the importance of still centering students in a pandemic influenced world.

Jason Oleskevich is a veteran teacher in Colorado. After 20 years of teaching, he started thinking the grass was greener outside the teaching realm, but after a year off realized he was a happier person in the classroom. Listen to this episode to hear his story, and find out why teaching is the best career out there for many of us.

Laura Resau, local Colorado author shares her experiences and habits as a writer-anthropologist. Laura specializes in middle grades and young adult books that are inspired by and celebrate cultures she has had the opportunity to visit and learn from. Laura shares some amazing stories of collaboration, exploration, and learning that amplify stories that from other parts of the world.