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Osprey Reading Experience

Osprey Reading Experience

By Brian Santimaw

Hello listeners! And welcome to the Osprey Reading Experience Podcast - a podcast dedicated to cracking the code to get kids to experience the joy and journey of reading. I seek out educators who are meeting the challenge of building a reading culture in their classrooms and in their schools.
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Episode 11: Andrew Urnezis

Osprey Reading ExperienceMar 08, 2021

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Episode 19: Melissa Campesi

Episode 19: Melissa Campesi

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Osprey Reading Experience! It's been a minute. In this episode, recorded at the start of the schoolyear, I had one of my favorite conversations with multicultural author and advocate - Melissa Campesi. Melissa is an educator with a passion for ESL students - hers, mine AND yours. Yes, all of them. We'll talk about ways to involve ESL students in your classroom and school reading culture, pathways to empathy, authentic storytelling and the importance of establishing classroom community. After listening be sure to check out her book - I am an English-Language Learner: The Real and Unique Stories of Immigrant Children in America and give her a follow on Instagram. Enjoy!

Dec 15, 202133:19
Episode 18: Melinda Arnost

Episode 18: Melinda Arnost

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode, recorded way back at the start of the schoolyear, I have a conversation with teacher and author - Melinda Arnost. Melinda is a strong advocate for inclusive classrooms. We'll talk about the buzz around inclusion, the importance of empathy and how reading plays its part. After listening be sure to check out her book - Empowering Inclusion and give her a follow on Instagram. Enjoy!

Oct 25, 202129:08
Episode 17: Tim Cavey

Episode 17: Tim Cavey

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode, I have a conversation with the host of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, Tim Cavey. Tim had a lot to say about reading culture. We'll discuss reading goals, "guilt lists," the role of all teachers as reading leaders (of learning) and a whole lot more. After listening be sure to check him out on his Podcast/blog/Youtube channel - he's everywhere! Enjoy!

Jul 27, 202146:30
Episode 16: Claudio Zavala Jr.

Episode 16: Claudio Zavala Jr.

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode, I have a conversation with Claudio Zavala Jr. about the power of creativity and reconnecting with the creator in all of us. We'll discuss Adobe creative tools and how students can use them to share and enhance their reading experience. After listening be sure to check him out on his Youtube channel or go to Iamclaudius.com. Enjoy!

Jun 24, 202144:51
Episode 15: Jake Miller

Episode 15: Jake Miller

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I sit down with Jake Miller about merging reading and Edtech. Jake is the host of the Educational Duct Tape Podcast and has a book coming SOON. In our conversation, he pairs his educational duct tape philosophy with the student reading experience, adds his take on school reading culture and shares his own reading experience. Hope you enjoy as much as I did!!

May 05, 202139:59
Episode 14: Joe & Kristin Merrill

Episode 14: Joe & Kristin Merrill

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I have the good fortune to sit down with Joe and Kristin Merrill. Joe and Kristin have authored two books - The Interactive Class and Flipgrid in the Interactive Class. in our conversation, they share some great ideas for using Flipgrid as a tool to get kids sharing their reading experiences, speak to the importance of student voice and choice and share their own reading journeys. Hope you enjoy!! 

Apr 29, 202142:29
Episode 13: Rosa Alo

Episode 13: Rosa Alo

Welcome to lucky Episode 13 of the Osprey Reading Experience Podcast! In this episode I take the reading conversation to Tokyo, Japan with my guest Rosa Alo. Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode and in this chat we cover bookstagrams, reading goals, audiobook recording and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

PS. Since recording this interview, Rosa has debuted her own podcast - Readswithrosa! Show her some love y'all.

     

Apr 11, 202159:33
Episode 12: Trevon Davis

Episode 12: Trevon Davis

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I get to sit down with my colleague Trevon Davis. Trevon is a Golden Apple finalist here in SWFL and is always putting his kids first. Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode and in this chat we cover Trey's reading focus, his AR frustrations and the importance of representation in reading. Enoy!

Mar 28, 202126:45
Episode 11: Andrew Urnezis

Episode 11: Andrew Urnezis

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I get to sit down with my colleague Andrew Urnezis. Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode and in this chat we focus on the role science teachers can play in building a reading culture.

Enjoy!

Mar 08, 202130:20
Episode 10: Vinson Johnson

Episode 10: Vinson Johnson

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I get to sit down with my colleague Vinson "Wordsworth" Johnson. Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode and in this chat we focus on the connection between reading and music.

Enjoy!


Feb 18, 202144:60
Episode 9: Kea McElfresh

Episode 9: Kea McElfresh

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I interview drama teacher Kea McElfresh. Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode and in this chat we focus on the connection between reading and theater.

Enjoy!


Feb 09, 202153:30
Episode 8: Ashley Chervinski

Episode 8: Ashley Chervinski

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I interview Ashley Chervinski

Bonus: Stick around at the end for a new segment! Book Spills! Teachers spill their guts on a book or books that impacted them. This week we hear from Christopher Bailey.

Enjoy!

HInt: Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode.

Jan 24, 202131:25
Episode 7: Shayne Murphy

Episode 7: Shayne Murphy

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I interview Shayne Murphy.

This episode breaks from our usual content to focus on another growing culture in our school community...a culture of service. We'll be talking about Project Oakstrong and its effects on our students, staff and our community. I am thrilled to be able to spotlight the efforts of Shayne and all who are involved.   

Enjoy!

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Jan 17, 202125:23
Episode 6: Olivia Zimny

Episode 6: Olivia Zimny

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I interview Olivia Zimny

Bonus: Stick around at the end for a new segment! Book Spills! Teachers spill their guts on a book or books that impacted them. This week we hear from Kimberly Bradford.

Enjoy!

HInt: Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode.

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram - @mrsantimaw

Jan 11, 202135:10
Episode 5: Jaclyn Garing

Episode 5: Jaclyn Garing

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I interview Jaclyn Garing.

Enjoy!

HInt: Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode.

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram - @mrsantimaw

Jan 03, 202132:60
Episode 4: Jonathan Musci

Episode 4: Jonathan Musci

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I interview Jonathan Musci.

Enjoy!

HInt: Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode.

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram - @mrsantimaw

Dec 21, 202036:05
Episode 3: Brandie Della-Luna

Episode 3: Brandie Della-Luna

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I interview Brandie Della-Luna. 

Bonus: Stick around at the end for a new segment! Book Spills! Teachers spill their guts on a book or books that impacted them. This week we hear from Alicia Morris.

Enjoy!

HInt: Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode.

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram - @mrsantimaw

Dec 13, 202029:15
Episode 2: Jennifer McMillan Barnes

Episode 2: Jennifer McMillan Barnes

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I interview our principal Jennifer McMillan Barnes. Enjoy!

HInt: Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode.

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram - @mrsantimaw

Dec 06, 202023:11
Episode 1 : Brittany Gardiner

Episode 1 : Brittany Gardiner

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I interview my colleague Brittany Gardiner. Enjoy!

HInt: Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode.

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram - @mrsantimaw

Nov 29, 202039:15
Episode 0 : Origins

Episode 0 : Origins

Welcome to Episode 0 of the Osprey Reading Experience! In this episode I reveal the origins of the podcast and lay out what you can expect in future episodes. HInt: Getting kids reading is THE topic each and every episode. 

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Nov 28, 202006:09