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The Orton-Gillingham Podcast

Brainspring Orton-Gillingham

Welcome to The Orton-Gillingham Podcast! This is where our hosts, Cara and Esther, chat about all things multisensory education, dyslexia, and ultimately, how we can bring literacy to everyone! Have a question for the podcast? Send it to podcast@brainspring.com! Make sure to check out our website at www.brainspring.com.

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49:03

What’s YOUR Superpower? Superheroes with Dyslexia...

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2023/08/07

Hello and welcome back! This week we are continuing our series called, “What’s YOUR Superpower? Superheroes with Dyslexia”. This week we have a very special guest. He is the Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and has an impressive educational background despite having to deal with dyslexia himself. Please help us welcome, Dr. Nikolai Vitti! Dr. Nikolai Vitti is a native Metro Detroiter from an immigrant family who went on to pursue education first as a student,

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39:45

What’s YOUR Superpower? Superheroes with Dyslexia...

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2023/06/26

Hello and welcome back! Unfortunately, Katie couldn’t join us today due to being sick, but we are sending her well wishes and hoping she gets better soon! For today, we are excited to announce a new series we are launching called, What’s YOUR Superpower? Superheroes with Dyslexia. In this series, we will be highlighting people who have dyslexia or reading differences and asking them how it has shaped them into the people they are today and how it helped define their careers. Our superhero guest

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27:52

De-Stress with Us

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2023/04/17

Hello and welcome back! On today’s episode of the Orton-Gillingham Podcast, Katie and Esther share tips on how to “spring forward” through springtime burnout that affects teachers and students. But first, we have a contest winner to announce! March was National Reading Month and Brainspring rolled out a contest for a chance for listeners to win a $500 donation to a library of their choosing. To enter, listeners were to comment on our Facebook contest post the book they are currently reading

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45:08

Dyslexia in D.C. with Jeanine Cyrwus

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2023/03/06

Hello and welcome back! On today’s episode of the Orton-Gillingham Podcast, we are speaking with special guest Jeanine Cyrwus about Dyslexia in D.C. Jeanine has an M.Ed. in Special Education and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education Leadership. She also has a Dyslexia Advocacy Certificate from the Dyslexia Training Institute. Jeanine has an impressive 20 years of experience in the field of Special Education, with her focus being on learning difficulties and dyslexia. Positions

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27:30

Honoring Black History Month

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2023/02/14

Hello and welcome back! On today’s episode of the Orton-Gillingham Podcast, we are taking the time to honor some prominent Black figures for Black History Month. We tasked Katie and Esther with providing three people they would like to talk about with their listeners. But first, today is Valentine’s Day! Did you know that Frederick Douglass’s birthday was on Valentine’s Day? Well, it was assumed to be his birthday because his mother used to call him, “my little valentine.” Frederick Douglass was

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27:37

The BUZZ in the News

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2023/01/13

Hello and welcome back! On today’s episode, we are discussing a story that has been all the “buzz” in the education world. But first, Katie and Esther shared what they did for New Years and their New Year’s Resolutions. Also, make sure to stay clear of spilled salt, cracks in the cement, and black cats. It’s Friday the 13th! So, what is the “buzz” in the news? There’s a podcast out there that is grabbing the attention of educators everywhere. Emily Hanford’s podcast, Sold a Story, addresses the

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38:37

The Science of Reading

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2022/11/28

Hello and welcome back! On today’s episode, we are talking all about the Science of Reading. But before we get to that, we talk briefly about the “Queen of Halloween” contest, and Katie and Esther share their favorite books in honor of Author’s Day, which was on November 1st. Katie: Roald Dahl (She also likes the book, The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls) Esther: EM Forster, who wrote A Room With a View And we also have a contest winner to announce! Congrats to Ryan for guessing our Mystery

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23:31

The Halloween Special

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2022/10/24

Hello and Happy Halloween! Today our hosts came prepared with their Halloween costumes to discuss their plans for this spooky season. Katie came dressed as the Grammar Police; a costume inspired by Esther because she does NOT like bad grammar. Esther has arrived in her spookiest witch getup! Katie loves Halloween and scary movies, but you won’t be catching her in any haunted houses! Esther explored a spooky trail filled with jump scares and lots of screams to be heard. To start off our

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21:00

All About Dyslexia Awareness Month

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2022/10/15

Hello and welcome back! In today’s episode, our hosts are talking all about dyslexia, in honor of October being Dyslexia Awareness Month. Before getting into the topic, Katie and Esther announce the “Funniest Back to School Story” contest winner. Congrats to Shannon! Shannon won a Free Self-Paced Refresher course and a $50 gift card to the Brainspring store. Our hosts also shared an honorable mention from Kim. Thank you both for listening and submitting your stories! Next, Katie and Esther talk

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40:18

Homeschooling with Laura Seymore

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2022/09/26

Hello and welcome back! On this episode, our hosts are speaking with homeschooling expert, Laura Seymore, about her experience teaching her kids at home and how exactly she did it. But first, “Talk like a Pirate Day” is September 19th and Katie and Esther share their best pirate accents and jokes! Joke #1: Why does it take a pirate so long to learn the alphabet? They spend years at “C”! Joke #2: What does the pirate say when his leg gets stuck in the freezer? Shiver me timber! Background on Laura

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24:04

Welcome Back!

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2022/08/22

Welcome Back! - Show Notes The Orton-Gillingham Podcast is back after a hiatus just in time to start the new school year! Katie and Esther reintroduce themselves by sharing three fun facts about each other. Three things Esther shared about Katie: She is a compassionate educator of the deaf She is a great leader (and mom!) She is freakishly organized… And always uses a pencil when writing notes (for easy editing!) Three things Katie shared about Esther: Esther laughs at everything She has

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15:52

Esther & Katie - Literacy Play

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2021/11/23

In this episode, Esther and Katie discuss ways parents can turn practicing literacy skills into playing with their kids over holiday breaks! ----- Head to our website (www.brainspring.com) to learn more about bringing the Orton-Gillingham approach to your school or district.

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27:35

Isabella Martin - Being a Student with a Learning...

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2021/09/21

Today we’re joined by Isabella Martin, a Broadcast Journalism student at Michigan State University and Brainspring’s Marketing and Editorial Intern. Isabella is passionate about multisensory education because she has Dyscalculia and ADHD. She joins us to share her perspective as a student with a learning difference. ----- Head to our website (www.brainspring.com) to learn more about bringing the Orton-Gillingham approach to your school or district.

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34:36

Elizabeth Coller - The Kinderhearted Classroom

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2021/08/10

In this episode, Elizabeth Coller from the Kinderhearted Classroom joins us. Elizabeth has taught at the elementary and high school levels and is currently teaches kindergarten at a private Christian school in California. She is here to chat with us about social-emotional learning and student relationships. --- Head to our website (www.brainspring.com) to learn more about bringing the Orton-Gillingham approach to your school or district!

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40:16

Dr. Salli Lewis - Effective Educational Research

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2021/07/14

Our guest for today's episode is Dr. Salli Lewis, the Director of the Research Division for CReATE. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Lewis and her partner, Dr. Daniels, CReATE specializes in providing evidence-based evaluations and implementing applied clinical research. Dr. Lewis is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based treatments and in assessing, identifying, and treating social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and neurodevelopmental syndromes. She joins us today to discuss

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52:16

Cheryl Garner - Getting Buy-In from Older Students

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2021/03/24

In this episode, we’re chatting with Cheryl Garner, an educator from Florida with 30 years of classroom experience. After graduating from the University of Central Florida, Cheryl initially taught high school English for two years. Due to budget cuts, she was moved to second grade and, like many of us, found herself looking for resources on how to teach reading. She found Brainspring and the rest is history. Cheryl is with us today to discuss getting buy-in from older students who need

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45:07

Calvin Mann - Founder of Encourage Me, I'm Young &...

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2021/03/03

Today we’re chatting with Calvin Mann, the President and Founder of Encourage Me, I’m Young, a non-profit mentoring organization based in Detroit, Michigan. Encourage Me, I’m Young has served more than 20,000 children nationwide through its initiatives, including Good Fathers Only, Smash Suicide, Respect Day, and regular mentorship programs. Calvin and his team are currently working on their next program, “Reading is Life!” He is with us today to share the mission of Encourage Me, I’m Young, and

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21:57

Welcoming our New Host, Sam Brooks, MSE, CDP

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2021/02/17

This episode introduces our new host, Sam Brooks! Listen in to get to know Sam, hear some relatable education stories, and understand why she loves Orton-Gillingham. Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrtonGillingham/ Twitter: @BrainspringOG Instagram: @brainspringortongillingham Our blog, Orton-Gillingham Weekly: https://brainspring.com/ortongillinghamweekly/index.php Head to our website (www.brainspring.com) to learn more about bringing the Orton-Gillingham approach to

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43:35

Marianna Ciampi - Psychoeducational Evaluations & A...

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2021/02/03

Today we’re chatting with Marianna Ciampi, a School Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience. We’ll be discussing what’s involved in psychoeducational evaluations and the unique vantage point inherent in the School Psychologist's job. Marianna received her B.A. from Bowdoin College in Sociology, her Master’s in School Psychology, and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Literacy Education from the University of Southern Maine, and has been trained in Orton-Gillingham for 16 years

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22:15

Q&A #1: Why Encoding Matters & How to Integrate a...

The Orton-Gillingham Podcast ·

2021/01/20

For our first Q&A episode Angelina, Esther & Katie tackle why encoding matters in a world filled with spellcheck and provide insight into integrating a phonics program like Phonics First® in your overall reading program. Enjoy! --- Head to our website (www.brainspring.com) to learn more about bringing the Orton-Gillingham approach to your school or district.

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