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Leading Literacy

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  • Connecting the Science of Reading to the Science of Learning with Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey

    September 19, 2026 · 42 min

    Welcome back to another episode of Leading Literacy.  We're excited to talk with Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey, Chief Academic Officer at The Reading League.  Marisa has a wealth of educational experience as a classroom teacher, instructional…

  • Behind the Pages with Author Suzanne Lang

    July 28, 2026 · 46 min

    Hello there, literacy friends! We're so glad that you're here with us for this episode of Leading Literacy because we have an amazing guest. Joining us is Suzanne Lang, the best-selling author of the "Grumpy Monkey" series along with other…

  • Literacy, Leadership, and Lessons Learned with Kristen Wynn

    June 25, 2026 · 52 min

    Hello, literacy friends! We had the amazing opportunity to chat with the amazing Kristen Wynn with AIM Institute of Literacy and Research. Kristen has served in education for more than 20 years.  You may have heard of her from her role as…

  • Equity at the Heart of Literacy with Dr. Altheria Caldera

    May 12, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    In this episode of Leading Literacy, we have an awesome conversation with Dr. Altheria Caldera on the intersection of literacy and equity.  Dr. Caldera is an educator, a researcher and equity consultant. She's also a brand-new author and…

  • Making Literacy Go Viral with Jake Daggett

    April 10, 2026 · 55 min

    Leading Literacy is thrilled to welcome Instagram and TikTok sensation, Jake Daggett.  Jake is the current literacy director in a Milwaukee school who rose to internet fame for his passionate literacy work and engaging learning routines…

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  • From Sight Words to Aligned Systems with Janee Butler

    March 2, 2026 · 50 min

    In this episode of Leading Literacy, we had a chance to chat with Janee Butler, the Director of Program Design & Implementation at The Center for Literacy and Learning. Janee shares her expertise on what it takes to build strong literacy…

  • Purpose, Passion, and Joy in Education with Dr. Joyce Jamerson

    January 8, 2026 · 48 min

    Today's guest on Leading Literacy is someone who truly embodies the power of education and the importance of a hero's journey. Dr. Joyce Jamerson is a nationally recognized literacy leader who has spent decades uplifting students…

  • Inside The Reading League's Compass Resource with Kari Kurto

    October 24, 2025 · 50 min

    On this episode of Leading Literacy, we're joined by the incredible Kari Kurto. She's the National Science of Reading Project Director at The Reading League, and honestly, just an all-around amazing human. Her passion and energy for this…

  • More than Reading: Highlighting 50 Years of Joan Sedita's Work as an Educator

    September 15, 2025 · 47 min

    We spend a lot of time on Leading Literacy talking about reading, and for this episode we are going to switch things up and focus in on writing. We're fortunate to have Joan Sedita, author of The Writing Rope here with us to talk about her…

  • Building Better Teachers in California with Univ. of La Verne Professors Drs. Nancy Walker and Shana Matamala

    April 10, 2025 · 38 min

    ​​Hello Leading Literacy friends!  As you know, Institutes of High Ed. play an important role in making the instructional shift from balanced to structured literacy with educators.  On today's episode, we talk with Nancy Walker and Shana…

  • Tami Wilson - California's Dyslexia & Literacy Advocate

    March 3, 2025 · 51 min

    On this episode Leading Literacy, we welcome Tami Wilson, Director of Development and Training at the Sacramento County Office of Education and lead of the California Dyslexia Initiative. Tami has been a driving force in California's shift…

  • Lessons from Lancaster School District

    January 23, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Welcome to Leading Literacy!  In this episode, we are thrilled to have a conversation with three incredible leaders from the Lancaster School District in Lancaster, California.  We partnered with Lancaster for three years on the $5 million…

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About the show

Leading Literacy is a podcast co-hosted by Leslie Zoroya, Project Director III of Reading Language Arts, and Mara Shinn Smith, Coordinator I, at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Join Leslie & Mara as they engage in literacy conversations that both inspire and instruct.