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Julia Lindsey
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Julia Lindsey

Literacy Expert, Consultant, and Author

Leadership in Reading Achievement: A Conversation with Dr. Julia Lindsey

In this episode titled SORL with Dr. Julia Lindsey, who used to be an elementary school teacher but now is an expert in teaching kids how to read and write the basic way. Our friendly hosts, Dr. Christy Lamb and Terri K. Hunt, M.Ed., have a great chat with Dr. Lindsey. She talks about how she got into teaching and why she loves helping kids learn how to break down words, which is important for reading. Dr. Lindsey knows a lot about teaching reading the right way, and she shares her tips and stories. She even talks about the tough parts of teaching kids to read and how teachers can do it better. She also tells us about her book, Reading Above the Fray, where she gives more advice, especially for the people in charge of schools who want to improve reading lessons.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about how to help kids in your school read better and pick up some useful tips from Dr. Lindsey.


Timestamps

00:00 Passionate teacher develops phonics program for children.

05:48 Precision in teaching decoding skills is crucial.

07:46 Supporting literacy instruction, challenges in teacher knowledge.

10:57 District leaders focus on classroom observations and alignment.

15:49 Effective and efficient routines for foundational skills.

16:59 Teaching skills for reading and writing effectiveness.

21:30 Effective teacher support requires a holistic, long-term approach.


Connect with Dr. Julia Lindsey

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliablindsey

Website:https://www.juliablindsey.com/

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.