Dr. Jeff King says that 95% of people believe they are self-aware, but only 5-10% actually are".  Are you a self aware leader. There are three ways to determine if you are a self aware leader that if put in place can help advance your influence and impact as a transformative literacy leader.

We know what the stats say about Summer Learning Loss and Summer Slide. The evidence is clear; however, I want to reframe how we think about these facts. I want to reframe the summer reading list, I want to reframe it ALL!  Reading in the summer can be more than tackling a list, it can be about taking a Vacation Voyage.

What does "just a lot of grace and a little growl" have to do with Teacher Appreciation? Dr. Noland dives into how we can begin to craft a new narrative around the teaching profession in the second part of this podcast series. "Hold this profession in such high regard. Honor it. Treasure it. Sometimes, you may need a little growl, but give yourself a lot of grace." These episodes were inspired by Dr. Noland's recent webinar titled, "How to Stop the “I’m Just a Teacher” Mantra That Fuels Burnout."

We're kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week early because we know educators need love, support, and recognition all the time. Let the donuts and goodies coming your way soon for teacher appreciation fill your bellies and we hope this 2-part podcast will feed your soul. These episodes were inspired by Dr. Noland's recent webinar titled, "How to Stop the “I’m Just a Teacher” Mantra That Fuels Burnout."

This podcast is near and dear to my heart because of three very special guests. In recognition of Month of the Military Child, I thought it would be important to have educators hear about the unique experiences of military connected children and learn some tips and tricks that could be beneficial for providing a community of support in some very difficult and exciting times. My first instinct was to tell the stories of my children since we are a military family; however, I knew I could never tell their stories the way they could. That’s why you will hear directly from Zack, Makenzie and Cy as they share about life in school as military children. Simple ideas such as a star on a map, or drilling in to exactly what a student does about times tables or recognizing drawings or writings from military children are ideas that come up in this podcast.

The beauty of this podcast is that so much of what is discussed can be applied to so many children.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word,"library?" In honor of National Library Week, this episode tackles how librarians advocate for literacy representation, social justice issues, and highlights the fundamental ways librarians bring value to their school communities. The role of a school librarian is vast, their power and influence immense, and partnership with educators invaluable. Join us on this literacy leadership journey!

Proud mama moment and you are cordially invited to attend the celebration! Learning Ally's Spotlight on Dyslexia conference turns 7 years old this year. This podcast will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on one of the largest virtual conferences in the education space. You will be pleasantly surprised to hear about the 10 things that everyone needs to know about this conference. 

I can't wait to see you there. 

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Have you ever been emotionally changed by a book?  A single book that could reach your insides when the world only sees your outsides? This podcast will motivate you to understand the power of a single book and why it's so important to find that book for EVERY child. 

Do you realize that the average person makes about 35,000 decisions every day? Wouldn't it make sense that not all 35,000 decisions are going to be good ones? This podcast reveals 10 things we need to know about making mistakes that will set us apart as Literacy Leaders and advance best practices. 

Are you creative? Many people will answer "no" to that question. This podcast will challenge your thinking about what it means to be creative. Being creative doesn't lie solely in art or music or dance. Being creative means that your mind is open to possibilities and to thinking differently. As Literacy Leaders, we have an abundance of ways to be creative to advance evidence-based literacy practices in our environments. 

Let's create schools and districts that are leading the charge toward transformative change.