Join Dr. Kathryn Garforth as she speaks with veteran educator Lynn Givens about her journey. Lynn Givens has spent her career supporting struggling readers, as a teacher educator and creating the Connect to Comprehension reading program.

In this episode Dr. Kathryn Garforth sits down with Dr. Shelley Blackwell to discuss Implemenation Science. 

In this episode Dr. Kathryn Garforth speaks with Dr. Shelley Blackwell about her role as a MTSS Support Specialist.

In this episode Dr. Kathryn Garforth speaks with Dr. Shelley Blackwell about her journey.

Dr. Kelly Grillo joins Dr. Kathryn Garforth to discuss her role as the Director of Special Education. She is able to use her own life exerience to help the students she advocates for. Her passion is tangible and her desire for every child to have access to a free an appropriate public education.

Dr. Kelly Grillo  joins Dr. Kathryn Garforth  to discuss her journey as a dyslexic throughout her schooling. She discussess how her experiences have impacted her career choices.

Nathaneil Hansford joins Dr. Kathryn Garforth to discuss the importance of using meta-analysis to help inform instruction. They then discuss the research behind the essential elements of reading instruction included as part of the Science of Reading.

Dr. Tim Odegard joins Dr. Kathryn Garforth to discuss how and why it can be difficult to make changes to the education ecosystem. This is an important conversation because even though there are reports and mandates in place for change already available, it takes time to make these changes.

Maureen Steltman spent years as the Head of School for a school focusing on students with learning disabilities. During her time in this role she has worked with many teachers from various backgrounds. In this episode we speak about her thoughts about teaching, teacher training and professional development opportunities.

Mathew Green is an Australian teacher who host the Art of Teaching Podcast. In this episode he and Dr. Kathryn Garforth take a deep dive into his thoughts about reading instruction.