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Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
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Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer

Literacy Expert and Professor at Virginia Tech

 

Join our conversation with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer, a leading literacy expert and professor from Virginia Tech, as we explore advanced early reading strategies, dive into the significance of reader-text matching, and unpack the power of morphology and complex vocabulary acquisition.

 

We discuss:

  • - Effective techniques for aligning texts with reader capabilities.
  • - Methods for teaching complex vocabulary to early learners.
  • - Insights into the impact of morphology on word structure comprehension.
  • - Comparative analysis of conveying complex vocabulary in narrative versus informational texts.
  • - Practical advice for educators on translating research into classroom practices.

Important Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer and her focus areas.
  • 02:23 Dr. Mesmer shares amusing back-to-school anecdotes.
  • 06:06 Discussion on the significance of morphology in literacy.
  • 14:15 How translational science bridges research and classroom practice.
  • 22:16 Analyzing the unique challenges of teaching complex vocabulary through narrative and informational texts.
  • 31:02 Advice for educators to apply this research to classroom instruction 

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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.