On the Scene with SST 13

Mary Williams interviews Reading Specialist Christy Ballman of Taft High School in Cincinnati Public Schools.

Mary Williams interviews Elizabeth Fessel and Rachel Richmond of the Lockland School District.

Mary Williams interviews Rebecca Tompkins, Lindsey Hake, and Megan Ginther of Sycamore Community Schools to learn more about their journey to improve literacy achievement in the district.

Jana Wolfe of Mount Healthy City Schools discusses the journey to improve literacy outcomes in her district.

Mary Williams interviews Angie Garber and Mike Sanker to discuss Forest Hills' journey to improve literacy achievement in their district.

Mary Williams interviews Kelli Ellison, Sarah Otts, and Halie Clay of Milford Exempted Village Schools. Listen in as they discuss their journey to improve literacy outcomes in their district.

Mary Williams interviews Principal Tonya Schmidt and Intervention Psychologist Amy Ellis of Clermont Northeastern Elementary School to learn about their journey to improve literacy instruction and achievement for their students.

Dr. Amy Storer and Ms. Ellie Preston of the West Clermont School District discuss their journey to improve literacy outcomes in their district.

Mary Williams interviews Ohio Literacy Lead Carolyn Turner to dig deeper into different types of assessments and how to best use them to support students.

Our guest today is Dr. Susan B. Neuman, researcher in early literacy development. Dr. Neuman’s research has focused on early childhood policy, curriculum, and early reading instruction for children who live in poverty.

She previously served as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, where she established the Early Reading First program, developed the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program, and was responsible for all activities in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Act. She has written more than 100 articles, and authored and edited eleven books, including the three-volume Handbook of Early Literacy Research.

Today, Dr. Neuman has taken time to talk with us about how we can best support the development of early literacy skills that predict future academic success.

In this mini-podcast, Mary Williams and Alicia Lateer-Huhn talk with Kelli Ellison of Milford Schools about her recommendations around building a stronger MTSS through effective academic and PBIS strategies.

Mary Williams interviews Joan Sedita about literacy strategies to support adolescent learners.

Mary Williams interviews Dr. Amy Murdoch about early literacy strategies including effectively using MTSS and making connections to Ohio's Dyslexia Guidebook.

Mary Williams interviews Dr. Anita Archer about Explicit Instruction.

Mary Williams interviews Natalie Wexler about the importance of content knowledge and explicit writing instruction.

In this episode, Urban Regional Literacy Specialist Jessica Hoffman speaks with Joe Stahl, Instructional Literacy Coach in West Clermont School District. Joe serves in two elementary schools as well as the district preschool program, supporting teachers and leaders with literacy improvement. In this episode, he shares his experiences transitioning from a Balanced Literacy to Structured Literacy approach to instruction--the successes, the challenges, and tips for districts who are just beginning this journey. 

Mary Williams interviews Kelli Perrin, Director of English Learner Services in Princeton City Schools.

According to the National Association of Gifted Children…The term “twice-exceptional,” or “2e,” is often used to describe gifted children who, have both the characteristics of giftedness with the potential for high achievement and exceptional performance, and the characteristics of students with disabilities exhibiting struggles and/or significant delays in various areas of academic and/or social performance that is often not commensurate with their innate abilities.

This podcast highlights critical issues with assessment and barriers for students who are "2e", as well as deposits possible solutions that schools and districts can leverage to help meet their diverse needs.

This episode introduces our listeners to the reasoning behind the podcast that we have begun at SST 13.  We are excited about the opportunity to record and share conversations that we are having with educational leaders around the region.