All About Literacy

In this episode of All About Literacy, Deb and Erica talk with Melanie Dever, an eighth grade math teacher at Mill Creek Middle School in Dexter Public Schools in Dexter, Michigan about disciplinary literacy and math. You can access a transcript of this episode here. External links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-dever-a7424b4/

In this episode of All About Literacy, Deb and Erica talk with Dr. Julia Reynolds, former assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Allendale Public Schools and current Librarian/Media Specialists at West Ottawa Public Schools about secondary literacy instruction and support. You can access a transcript of this episode here. External links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-reynolds-9a8512a/

In this episode of All About Literacy, Erica and Deb talk with Dr. Mark Conley, retired professor of instruction and curriculum leadership at the University of Memphis to discuss the history of literacy education and learn from his insights on research and teaching. You can access a transcript of this episode here.  External links: https://www.memphis.edu/icl/faculty/conley.php

In this episode of All About Literacy, Deb and Erica talk with Dr. Rosalyn Shahid, literacy consultant for Wayne County Regional Education Service Agency to discuss culturally responsive literacy pedagogy. You can access a transcript of this episode here. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalyn-shahid-ph-d-66286737/

In this episode of All About Literacy, Erica and Deb talk with Dr. Kristin VanEyk, assistant professor of English at Hope College about language and literacy and the ways teachers across all the content areas can acknowledge and support their students' language identities. You can access a transcript of the episode here.  External links: https://kristinvaneyk.com/

In this episode of All About Literacy, Erica and Deb talk with Joy Zomer, principal and ELA teacher at Pioneer Tech High School, an alternative high school that is part of Hamilton Community Schools. speak with us about adolescent literacy, and supporting students for whom school hasn't been easy. You can access a transcript of this episode here. External links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-z-a38641b2/

Welcome to Season 2 of the All About Literacy podcast! Join literacy professors, Dr. Deb Van Duinen and Dr Erica Hamilton as they talk with literacy experts about the issues and topics surrounding adolescent literacy. Whether you are a preservice teacher, veteran teacher, school administrator, or someone outside education who is interested in adolescent literacy, we’re so glad you’re here to learn with us all about literacy!

In this episode of All About Literacy, Erica and Deb talk with Jason Pasatta, who has often been called a “Willy Wonka of Education”. Jason shares his passion for aligning students’ passions and interests with 21st Century learning outcomes, doing so through project based learning. The transcript of this podcast episode can be accessed here. https://www.changemakers.com/play2learn/entries/oaisd-futureprep https://www.wmpblnetwork.org/ www.pblworks.com

In this episode of All About Literacy, Deb and Erica talk with Dr. Pam Schwallier, Director of English Language and Bilingual programs at West Ottawa Public Schools, to talk about the ways in which teachers can better meet the needs of their English Learners. The transcript of this podcast episode can be accessed here. External links: Dr Pam Schwallier on Twitter

In this episode of All About Literacy, Erica and Deb talk with Dr. Brandi-Lyn Mendham, currently the superintendent for Zeeland Public Schools. A former literacy coach and curriculum director, Dr. Menddham shares her experiences with adolescent literacy assessment and the need for long-term, systemic change when it comes to meeting the needs of all learners. The transcript of this episode can be accessed here. External Links: Dr. Mendham on Twitter