Grit & Grace: A Literacy Journey

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• Episode 6: Adolescent Literacy Unlocked - Insights from Dr Mitchell Brookins

  September 13, 2025 · 58 min

  In this episode of Grit & Grace, we explore the complexities of adolescent literacy with Dr. Mitchell Brookins—a nationally recognized educational consultant, speaker, and leader in the Science of Reading movement. With over 20 years of…

• Episode 5: Differentiated Instruction: Doing What Matters Most for Every Learner

  September 13, 2025 · 58 min

  Welcome to another powerful episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast! We’re breaking down the principles and practices of Differentiated Instruction (DI)—and how research from leading experts like Dr. Vicki Gibson, Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, and…

• Episode 4: Unlocking Teacher Clarity: The Power of Purposeful Instruction

  September 13, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

  In this episode of Grit and Grace: The Literacy Journey, hosts Gretchen Hanlin and her mother Angela Hanlin dive deep into the concept of teacher clarity. What it really means, why it matters, and how it directly impacts student…

• Episode 3: Teaching the World to Read

  September 13, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

  We sit down with Nora Chahbazi, founder of EBLI, to talk about what it really takes to teach the world to read. Real insight. Big impact. Now streaming. #AngelaHanlin #gritandgracepodcast #EBLI #literacyleadership Hosted on Acast. See…

• Episode 2: "Unstoppable: Deon Butler's Dyslexia Journey"

  September 13, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

  Join us as we sit down with former Detroit Lions player Deon Butler, who shares his powerful journey with dyslexia. From struggling in school to discovering his learning difference, Deon’s path is one of resilience, purpose, and…

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