I’m thrilled to share a new project straight from the heart of this year’s National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes — a new YouTube playlist I’ve put together called DI Voices.

Armed with just my phone and a little persistence, I tracked down educators between sessions (no small feat at this amazing, high-energy event!) to capture bite-sized, on-the-ground conversations about what Direct Instruction looks like in real schools, with real students, and real support.

In this mini-episode, Tamara Bressi reflects on her many years as a NIFDI Implementation Manager — a role that’s taken her into classrooms across the country and deep into the work of supporting Direct Instruction with fidelity. As she prepares for retirement, Tamara shares what’s made this journey so meaningful, the growth she’s witnessed, and why she still believes so deeply in the power of DI to change lives.

Learn more about NIFDI support: www.nifdi.org

These mini-episodes aren’t slick or scripted — they’re raw, real, and packed with insight. You’ll hear from teachers, principals, researchers, and NIFDI team members who are doing the work and generously sharing their experiences.

Watch the playlist here: DI Voices on YouTube

DI Voices is part of The Direct Instruction Podcast: