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Let"s Talk, Teacher to Teacher With Dr. Gina Pepin

Gina Pepin, Ed.D.

Welcome to the Let’s Talk, Teacher to Teacher podcast. My name is Dr. Gina Pepin - and I am so happy to meet you. I am a mom, teacher, professor, supervisor for teacher candidates, a reading specialist and a whole lot more! I am the 2023-2024 Region 1 Michigan Teacher of the Year and State Finalist - and also served in this role as part of the very first group of Regional Teachers/State Finalists of the Year in 2018-2019. But what I want you to know the most about me is… I have a great passion for

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4:46

Vision Series: - Functional Vision, Visual...

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2025/10/30

Send us a text Did you know that 20/20 eyesight isn’t enough for reading success? In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores the critical difference between being able to see the page and truly being able to read it. You’ll learn about functional vision (how well eyes track and coordinate as you read) and visual efficiency (how smoothly your eyes and brain work together for comfortable, fluent reading). Discover the hidden signs that a student’s reading struggles might be rooted in vision—not m...

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Vision Series - Not Just 20/20: When Seeing Isn’t...

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2025/10/29

Send us a text Can a student have perfect eyesight and still struggle to read? Absolutely! In this eye-opening episode of “Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher,” Dr. Gina Pepin unpacks the difference between simply seeing letters and truly reading them. Explore why strong visual perception skills—like tracking, spacing, and visual-motor integration—are just as important as 20/20 vision in the reading process. Discover how teachers and specialists can recognize the hidden signs of visual challenges a...

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5:57

Positive Childhood Experiences Can Squash ACEs

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2025/10/27

Send us a text How can we as educators help students not only overcome adversity but truly flourish? In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores the powerful impact of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and how shifting our focus from challenges to strengths can transform classroom culture and student development. You’ll learn the key difference between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and PCEs—and why fostering positive, nurturing moments matters just as much, if not more, than preventin...

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3:55

Vision Series - From Cat to Catastrophe: Why Varying...

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2025/10/27

Send us a text Why does a student who can read “cat” get stuck on “catastrophe”? In this lively and practical episode of "Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher," Dr. Gina Pepin breaks down why varying orthographic patterns during literacy intervention is a game-changer for young readers. Instead of getting stuck in an endless loop of CVC words, students deserve the tools and confidence to tackle real, unpredictable text. Dr. Pepin walks listeners through four key stages of orthographic progression—fr...

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4:49

The Truth Be Told: "You Don’t Even Have Your Own...

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2025/10/27

Send us a text Ever had a student ask, “You don’t even have your own classroom?” For reading specialists, interventionists, and instructional coaches, that innocent question can hold more weight than you’d think. In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares the joys, challenges, and unique identity of educators whose work happens everywhere—but rarely behind their own decorated door. With warmth and wisdom, Dr. Pepin explores what it means to teach from hallways, borrowed tables, and small-group ro...

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4:59

The Truth Be Told: When Your Hair Looks Like a Goat

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2025/10/17

Send us a text Have you ever wondered what your students really think when they see you walk into the classroom—especially on one of those “bad hair” days? In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares a lighthearted yet meaningful story about the day a student said her hair looked like a goat, launching a candid conversation about the powerful role perception plays in education. With warmth and humor, Dr. Pepin explores how students form impressions of us—based not just on how we look, but how we c...

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5:08

Reading in Focus: Vision Strategies - Eyes on the...

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2025/10/16

Send us a text In Eyes on the Prize: Fun Strategies for Visual Tracking and Convergence, you’ll pick up easy, classroom-friendly tips to help students whose eyes have a mind of their own—pencil push-ups, line trackers, flashlight games, and more. Discover why these “eye workouts” can help unleash reading fluency (and maybe leave you with a new appreciation for the phrase “eye roll”). Join Dr. Pepin for a lively, teacher-to-teacher chat that will have you laughing, learning, and eyeing your re...

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5:24

The Truth Be Told: "Bilingual? Nope, Bi-Cursive!”

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2025/10/16

Send us a text Dr. Gina Pepin returns with another classroom story guaranteed to make you smile! If you think being bilingual is impressive, wait till you meet Michael—he reads and writes only in cursive, thanks to Dad’s legacy. In this episode, you’ll laugh and reflect on how our students’ experiences with literacy can be as diverse—and curly—as their handwriting. Join Dr. Pepin for a heartfelt reminder that the quirks our students bring to class are windows into their family histories—and i...

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2:42

Imagination Walk

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2025/10/13

Send us a text Step into a world where literacy meets play and imagination leads the way. In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares a simple but powerful routine—an Imagination Walk—that builds vocabulary, sparks creative thinking, and nurtures joyful expression without ever leaving the classroom. Through guided storytelling, students learn to listen, visualize, and share ideas while strengthening oral language and early writing skills. What possibilities could open in your classroom if you invi...

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5:14

Dance A Story!

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2025/10/13

Send us a text What happens when stories step off the page and come to life—literally? In this episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin explores the powerful connection between movement, memory, and meaning through a simple but transformative idea: dancing a story. Discover how teachers can use creative movement to deepen comprehension, boost engagement, and support emotional expression—without needing a dance background. From acting out wind and weather to becoming butt...

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4:01

The Truth Be Told: The Pumpkin Promise

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2025/10/10

Send us a text When is a pumpkin more than a pumpkin? In this moving episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares an unforgettable moment when a student in a simple classroom activity reveals how pumpkins have become a symbol of hope—and reunion—for his family. What starts as a cheerful show-and-tell quickly turns profound as Malik explains that pumpkins remind him of Thanksgiving, the day his mom is released from jail. Dr. Pepin unpacks why it’s essential to listen beyond surface-level responses, inviting...

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Flashlight Friday – A Fun, Interactive Classroom...

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2025/10/03

Send us a text Shine a light on learning—literally! In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares the magic of Flashlight Friday, a simple but powerful way to boost student engagement and joy in the classroom. From word hunts and storytime to review games and focus activities, discover how a single flashlight can transform Fridays into an adventure students can’t wait for. Bright ideas, easy tips, and a little teacher fun—all in under 10 minutes. Check out more resources at www.ginapepin.com Support...

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3:34

Truth Be Told: “In Order?" – When a Simple Task Isn’t...

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2025/10/03

Send us a text What happens when a child pauses before writing the alphabet and asks, “In order?” In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores how a simple question reveals the hidden pressures students feel, the unspoken rules they try to follow, and the importance of creating safe spaces where mistakes are part of learning. Check out more resources at www.ginapepin.com Support the show

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3:29

When Parents Say, "They Just Memorized the Book"

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2025/10/03

Send us a text Ever hear, “He’s not really reading—he just memorized it”? In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin reframes memorization as an essential step in early literacy. From print awareness to story structure and fluency, those “memorized” books aren’t fake reading—they’re the spark that builds confident, joyful readers. Check out more resources at www.ginapepin.com Support the show

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Reading in Focus: A Vision Series - Sand, Songs, and...

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2025/10/03

Send us a text Glitter in your hair, rice on your sweater, and a puppet demanding snacks? Welcome to the world of multisensory reading! In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares fun, practical strategies—like sand tracing, rhythm reading, and puppet storytelling—that help students with vision challenges connect to literacy through touch, sound, movement, and play. Messy? Sometimes. Effective? Absolutely. Tune in for teacher-tested tips, a few classroom laughs, and one big reminder: reading can (...

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5:49

Reading in Focus: A Vision Series - Eye Spy… a...

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2025/09/12

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin invites teachers to become reading detectives as we explore the mysteries behind students whose eyes seem to have a mind of their own. From skipped lines to jumbled letters, these signs often point to visual processing and tracking challenges—not laziness. Learn how to observe, gather clues, and implement tiered, multisensory supports that help students connect what they see, say, and do. Discover practical classroom strategies, from finger guide...

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5:05

Respecting Every Learner — Finding Balance with...

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2025/09/12

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores how teachers can create inclusive classrooms by using neutral, professional language and respecting students’ chosen names and pronouns. Learn practical strategies for balancing policies, honoring identities, and building a learning community where every student feels seen, safe, and valued. Check out more at www.ginapepin.com Support the show

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The Sound of Story: Bringing Tempo and Dynamics to...

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2025/09/12

Send us a text Ever thought of your read-alouds as musical performances? In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores how tempo and dynamics—from slow and reflective Largo to fast and joyful Allegro—can transform the way children experience stories. Learn how matching your voice to the mood of a text engages students’ whole bodies, hearts, and brains, builds attention and comprehension, and makes storytime a joyful, memorable experience. Dr. Pepin breaks down practical strategies for every tempo:...

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Reading in Focus: A Vision Series - Not All Reading...

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2025/09/11

Send us a text New Series: Reading in Focus: A Vision Series Not All Reading Struggles Are Dyslexia Description: In this kickoff episode of Reading in Focus: A Vision Series on Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin shines a light on an often-overlooked cause of reading difficulties—visual processing challenges. We tend to jump straight to phonics or even assume dyslexia when students struggle to read. But sometimes, the real issue isn’t phonological—it’s visual. From ocu...

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3:05

Strengths Before Struggles

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2025/09/11

Send us a text In this episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin invites you to rethink how we approach data-driven intervention. Too often, data becomes a spotlight on what students can’t do—overshadowing the many things they can do. Join Dr. Gina as she explores how shifting to a strengths-first mindset can transform your intervention practices. You’ll hear how to use student strengths as powerful entry points for growth, create a more balanced view of assessment data, and bu...

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