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Dr. Sarah Lupo
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Dr. Sarah Lupo

Associate Professor | James Madison University

 

Leveraging Student Strengths in Reading with Dr. Sarah Lupo

Welcome back to SORL, the podcast where we delve deep into the Science of Reading and Leadership. I'm your host, Dr. Christy Lamb, joined by co-host Terri Hunt, M.Ed., and today we have a truly insightful episode ahead.


In this episode, titled SORL with Dr. Sarah Lupo, we'll explore Dr. Lupo's nuanced perspective on moving beyond reading levels to embrace the concept of reading stages, particularly the Aries stages, focusing on what students at each reading stage should know and learn. She will underline the significance of tailored instruction based on these stages, addressing the foundational aspects of automaticity, prosody, vocabulary, and morphology.


Dr. Lupo will also guide us through creating quad text sets to build knowledge and comprehension thoughtfully. She'll discuss her role in editing a special literacy issue and share how current research excites her, especially around morphology and its impact on older readers.


Let's begin this enlightening journey into literacy and leadership, right here on SORL.



Timestamps


00:00 Passion for supporting multilingual learners through teaching.


04:00 Studied literacy to help older readers.


09:04 Leveraging student strengths to facilitate text understanding.


11:44 Helps teachers reframe reader struggles with, strengths-based approach.


15:45 Use quad text set for reader improvement.


18:57 Supporting teachers in finding and using texts.


22:47 Practice foundational word reading skills with strategy.


24:25 Excited about research on improving reading skills.


28:21 Readers' theater enhances children's understanding of stories.


30:38 Exposure to quality texts and maximizing reading.





Connect with Dr. Sarah Lupo

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-m-lupo-ph-d-4308b667/

Website:https://www.jmu.edu/coe/




Meet Our Co-Hosts

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Dr. Christy Lamb

Director of Partnerships | Just Right Reader

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Dr. Christy Lamb is a Director of Partnerships with Just Right Reader. She has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and principal in public schools in the Kansas City, MO area. She has also worked with Marzano Research in education improvement, serving districts across the country in literacy and leadership. Christy is passionate about supporting building leaders through her co-hosted podcast and platform, The Modern Principal. Having the opportunity to talk to researchers and district leaders on The Science of Reading Leadership Podcast merges her passions of literacy, leadership, and developing others.

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Terri K. Hunt, M.Ed.

Impact Manager | Just Right Reader

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Terri K. Hunt, M.Ed. creates content for students and teachers that is both diverse and engaging. Her mission as a professional is to teach well and lead the way. At her core, Terri is a teacher who takes great pride in the role she plays in the life of every learner. With over 20 years of experience in education, Terri has engaged a wide range of learners from the elementary classroom to the professional development of instructional leaders. Terri obtained her undergraduate degree in education from Oakwood University (formerly Oakwood College) and her graduate degree in educational psychology from the University of Georgia. She holds a gifted endorsement as well as a reading certification.