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Reading Teachers Lounge
This is the Reading Teachers Lounge where listeners can eavesdrop on professional conversations between elementary reading teachers. We are passionate about literacy and strive to find strategies to reach all learners. Shannon and Mary are neighbors who realized that they were “literacy soul sisters” at a dinner in their Atlanta neighborhood. Once they started chatting about reading they haven’t really stopped. Come join the conversation.
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172 episodes
8.9 Teacher Preparation
Shannon and Mary welcome Dr. Ellen Ballock and Julia D'Onofrio from Gordon College to talk about teacher preparation programs. Discover how they design and implement teacher prep programs focused on literacy instruction, the science of reading,...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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8.9 AD FREE Teacher Preparation
Shannon and Mary welcome Dr. Ellen Ballock and Julia D'Onofrio from Gordon College to talk about teacher preparation programs. Discover how they design and implement teacher prep programs focused on literacy instruction, the science of reading,...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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1:10:17
February 2026 Bonus
In this bonus episode of the Reading Teachers Lounge, Shannon and Mary chat with longtime listener Andrea McCarty, a first-grade teacher with 28 years of experience in southwest Washington. Andrea shares her journey from guided reading and Mari...
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Season 8
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8.8 Grammar and Syntax
In this episode of the Reading Teacher's Lounge, hosts Mary and Shannon welcome expert Sara Lee to discuss best practices for teaching grammar and syntax. They dive into how understanding sentence structure, grammatical functions, and modifiers...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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8.8 AD FREE Grammar and Syntax
In this episode of the Reading Teacher's Lounge, hosts Mary and Shannon welcome expert Sara Lee to discuss best practices for teaching grammar and syntax. They dive into how understanding sentence structure, grammatical functions, and modifiers...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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1:04:45
January 2026 Bonus Episode
This is our 2025-2026 season of bonus episodes of the Reading Teachers Lounge podcast. In this season of exclusive extra episodes, Shannon and Mary welcome reading teachers from the field to join their discussions and share their unique t...
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Season 8
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32:41
8.7 Supporting Learning at Home
In this episode, we explore effective practices for supporting students with homework. Join us as we discuss strategies to foster a productive & stress-free homework environment. We cover the importance of EF, the advantages and challenges ...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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50:59
8.7 AD FREE Supporting Learning at Home
In this episode of the Reading Teachers Lounge, we explore effective practices for supporting students with homework at home. Join us as we discuss strategies for both parents and teachers to foster a productive and stress-free homework environ...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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47:48
8.6 Deliberate Orthography
Shannon and Mary revisit the topic of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) and discuss the importance of understanding the deliberate reasons for English spellings with guests Jennifer Petrich and Bradley Johnson.The conversation follows the h...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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8.6 AD FREE Deliberate Orthography
Shannon and Mary revisit the topic of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) and discuss the importance of understanding the deliberate reasons for English spellings with guests Jennifer Petrich and Bradley Johnson.The conversation follows the h...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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1:06:53
December 2025 Bonus Episode
This is our new season of bonus episodes of the Reading Teachers Lounge podcast. In this season of exclusive extra episodes, Shannon and Mary welcome reading teachers from the field to join their discussions and share their unique teachin...
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Season 8
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8.5 The Literacy Block
Mary and Shannon are joined by Lindsay Kemeny, a returning guest and 1st grade teacher. Lindsay discusses her latest book and shares insights into structuring an effective literacy block. During the chat, Lindsay stresses the importance of rout...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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54:42
AD FREE 8.5 The Literacy Block with Lindsay Kememy
Mary and Shannon are joined by Lindsay Kemeny, a returning guest and first-grade teacher who specializes in literacy instruction. Lindsay discusses her latest book, 'Rock Your Literacy Block,' and shares insights into structuring an effective l...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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52:31
November 2025 bonus episode: Teaching with AI
This is our new season of bonus episodes of the Reading Teachers Lounge podcast. In this season of exclusive extra episodes, Shannon and Mary welcome reading teachers from the field to join their discussions and share their unique teachin...
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Season 8
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53:52
8.4 SEL Concerns
Educator and author Erin Waters joins Shannon and Mary to discuss supporting the whole child through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Erin shares her teaching journey and highlights the crucial connection between SEL & literacy development—...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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42:52
AD FREE 8.4: SEL Concerns with Erin Waters
Educator and author Erin Waters joins Shannon and Mary to chat about supporting the whole child through Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Erin shares her teaching journey and highlights the crucial connection between SEL and literacy develop...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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40:39
8.3 Affirming Practices with Dr. Jasmine Rogers
In this episode, you're getting a preview of the types of conversations happening with educators in our bonus subscription episodes. This month, Shannon and Mary chat with Dr. Jasmine Rogers, a reading specialist and college...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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44:51
AD FREE 8.3 Affirming Practices with Dr. Jamine Rogers
In this episode, you're getting a preview of the types of conversations happening with educators in our bonus subscription episodes. This month, Shannon and Mary chat with Dr. Jasmine Rogers, a reading specialist and college...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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41:43
8.2 Treasured Stories
In this special episode of the Reading Teachers Lounge, hosts Shannon and Mary have an engaging and insightful conversation with acclaimed children's author Kate DiCamillo about treasured stories. They explore Kate's journey as a writer, discus...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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57:21
AD FREE 8.2 Treasured Stories
In this special episode of the Reading Teachers Lounge, hosts Shannon and Mary have an engaging and insightful conversation with acclaimed children's author Kate DiCamillo about treasured stories. They explore Kate's journey as a writer, discus...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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55:27
8.1 New Season, New Stories
Shannon and Mary kick off the new season with reflections on how far the podcast has come, from family anecdotes to stories of former students thriving—like Rigby, a once-struggling reader now headed to college. They share practical tips for us...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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45:38
8.1 AD FREE New Season, New Stories
Shannon and Mary kick off the new season with reflections on how far the podcast has come, from family anecdotes to stories of former students thriving—like Rigby, a once-struggling reader now headed to college. They share practical tips for us...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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40:31
August 2025 bonus episode
In this August bonus episode of Reading Teacher Lounge, Mary and Shannon exchange insights on recent articles they've read. They dive into practical strategies for supporting students, especially those with ADHD. They discuss homework routines,...
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Season 7
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39:44
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July 2025 Bonus Episode
In this July 2025 Bonus episode of the podcast, Shannon and Mary explore Hugh Catts's article from American Educator about rethinking how to promote reading comprehension. In this episode, we break down Hugh Katz’s summary from research ...
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Season 7
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37:37
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