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Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers

Sara Marye, Literacy Teacher, Elementary Teacher
Teaching Strategies
Literacy Instruction
Reading Comprehension
Literacy
Phonics
Dyslexia
Student Engagement
Structured Literacy
Phonemic Awareness
Fluency
Assessment Strategies
Multisensory Instruction
Phonological Awareness
Reading Genres
Universal Design For Learning
Education
National Reading Panel
Reading Culture
Engagement In Literacy
Writing Practices

Welcome to the Stellar Teacher Podcast! We believe teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun! Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world ... more

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Dr. Jana Echevarría
Leading expert in language development and multilingual learner support
McGraw-Hill
Episode: 272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Leading expert in reading comprehension and multilingual learner support
Vanderbilt
Episode: 272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Dr. Karen Harris
Developer of the SRSD model, which is widely used for teaching writing
Episode: 270. Explicit, Systematic Writing Instruction for Upper Elementary with Dr. Karen Harris and Dr Steven Graham
Dr. Steven Graham
Expert in how students learn to write and how teachers can support that process
Episode: 270. Explicit, Systematic Writing Instruction for Upper Elementary with Dr. Karen Harris and Dr Steven Graham
Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
Leading researcher and author focused on reading fluency and effective interventions for teachers.
Episode: 266. How to Support Upper Elementary Students in Reaching Grade-Level Literacy with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
Dr. Molly Ness
Educator and researcher, author of Making Words Stick
Scholastic
Episode: 263. Making Words Stick: Orthographic Mapping and How the Brain Learns to Read with Dr. Molly Ness
Maya Goodall
Educational leader focused on multilingual learners and English language acquisition
Core Learning
Episode: 254. Supporting Multilingual Learners Through Structured Literacy with Maya Valencia Goodall and Kristie Shelley
Kristie Shelley
Educational leader specializing in product development for multilingual education
Core Learning
Episode: 254. Supporting Multilingual Learners Through Structured Literacy with Maya Valencia Goodall and Kristie Shelley
Jenn Borovy
Founder of Ten10Coaching, focuses on sustainable approaches in education.
Ten10Coaching
Episode: 253. Teaching with Empathy and Boundaries: Why Both Matter with Jenn Borovy

Host

Sara Marye
Literacy Specialist with over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator; passionate about helping elementary teachers improve their literacy instruction and foster a love of reading in students.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 296 ratings
  • Excellent for Upper Elementary

    As an upper elementary principal, the Stellar Teacher Podcast is such a tremendous resource for teachers. The examples, ideas and stories truly make teaching literacy for 4th and 5th graders something everyone can and should do. A Must-Listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bruce Is The Boss
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Listen!

    I truly enjoy listening to Sara Marye every Monday. I love to hear her episodes every Monday when they are released. I love learning about the Science of Reading and the other awesome topics she talks about each episode. She has experts come in to talk about different topics, which I also enjoy a lot. It has helped my classroom teaching and I can’t wait to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jstark26
    United States3 months ago
  • Great

    Love these episodes that give you something quick to try. I’m exploring the science of reading with my grade 5/6 class and this podcast is a great support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spaghetti06
    Canadaa year ago
  • The topics covered in the episodes are topics that are current and relevant to teaching today. They have really helped me to better understand and implement Science of Reading in my 4th and 5th grade classes. I feel like I am able to take each week's content and use it in my classroom that week!

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Helpful and Relevant

    The topics covered in the episodes are topics that are current and relevant to teaching today. They have really helped me to better understand and implement Science of Reading in my 4th and 5th grade classes. I feel like I am able to take each week's content and use it in my classroom that week!

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United Statesa year ago

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The host's enthusiastic and knowledgeable approach is frequently mentioned, making the content engaging and relatable.
Educators appreciate the focus on research-based practices, specifically in literacy instruction, which helps them connect with their teaching aims.
Listeners praise the actionable insights and practical strategies provided, noting that they enhance classroom teaching effectiveness.
Many reviews highlight the usefulness of the tips for both new and experienced teachers, underlining the podcast's broad reach within the educator community.

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273. Dear Stellar Teacher: How Do I Effectively Teach A Novel Study?
Q: How do you effectively teach a novel study?
Focus on creating a shared reading experience, utilize the 321 strategy for comprehension, and ensure the process fosters a love for reading instead of merely assessing content knowledge.
272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Q: What is something that you wish every upper elementary teacher knew or understood about working with multilingual learners?
Multilingual learners are not different from other students; they are learners who need appropriate support to develop their academic English language proficiency.
272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Q: What are some common misconceptions that teachers might have around multilingual learners?
Teachers often believe that multilingual learners are newly arrived immigrants, but most are U.S.-born citizens who have attended schools in English-only settings.
266. How to Support Upper Elementary Students in Reaching Grade-Level Literacy with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
Q: What should teachers do if students are struggling with accuracy and fluency in reading?
Teachers should collaborate with colleagues and utilize effective support systems within schools to address students' foundational literacy skills.
266. How to Support Upper Elementary Students in Reaching Grade-Level Literacy with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
Q: How can teachers diagnose comprehension issues in their students?
Teachers can assess reading fluency using oral reading fluency assessments and conduct read-alouds to identify comprehension difficulties.

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Focused on enhancing literacy education, this podcast is tailored specifically for upper elementary teachers seeking to improve their instructional practices. It features a blend of practical strategies, insights on engagement, and discussions on essential literacy skills like reading comprehension, sentence writing, and scaffolding techniques. Uniquely, it highlights the discrepancies in education, especially for multilingual learners, and offers listeners actionable tips that can be readily implemented in their classrooms. The host, a literacy specialist, brings years of experience and aims to empower educators with no-nonsense resources that elevate student learning.

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2. Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
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4. Dr. Steven Graham
5. Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
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