The Orton-Gillingham Podcast

Nov 14 2024 39 ep. 35 mins 32
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Hi! Welcome to The Orton-Gillingham Podcast where we chat about all things multisensory education, dyslexia, and ultimately, how we can bring literacy to everyone! Our hosts are all educators and Orton-Gillingham instructors for Brainspring. We’ll be interviewing experts and answering your questions. Have a question for the podcast? Call in at https://www.speakpipe.com/ortongillinghampodcastvoicemail or send it to [email protected]! Make sure to check out our website at www.brainspring.com.

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An Artist with Dyslexia

Nov 14 2024 27 mins  
Today, we’ll speak with Krista Weltner, a gifted artist who overcame dyslexia and found success as an author, illustrator, puppet maker, stop-motion animator, filmmaker, costume designer, and comic book creator. Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/OpsG4Rl8k54 Also, be sure to check out Krista's wonderful short film Partially Compensated: https://www.y

"Keep the Light Burning": How Brooke Steingold Overcame Dyslexia and Became a Successful Nurse

Sep 13 2024 42 mins  
Today, we’ll speak with Brooke Steingold, a successful nurse with dyslexia and ADHD, about how she went from dropping out of high school to becoming a college graduate and an inspiration to her daughter. Subscribe to our newsletter! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/S9onxP7/brainspringnewsletter Email: [email protected] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/OrtonGi

The Pillars of Reading: A Need for Comprehension Instruction

Aug 01 2024 48 mins  
We’ll speak with Dr. Elena Forzani and Dr. Andrea Bien, two former elementary teachers and current professors at Boston University, about the importance of comprehension instruction and why students need to develop multiple skills to become good readers. Further reading: "A Focus on Phonics or Comprehension? What Reading Research Should Look Like in Practice" by Dr. Elena Forzani

Surviving the NFL...when you can't read the playbook

Jun 28 2024 62 mins  
We’re joined by Deon Butler, a former tight end for the Detroit Lions, whose personal battle with dyslexia inspired him to start a new vocation as a motivational speaker and advocate for struggling readers. Subscribe to our newsletter! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/S9onxP7/brainspringnewsletter Email: [email protected] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Ort

The Pillars of Reading: Dr. David Kilpatrick on Phonemic Awareness

May 08 2024 58 mins  
Today, we’re joined by special guest Dr. David Kilpatrick, a certified school psychologist, professor emeritus of psychology for the State University of New York College at Cortland, an avid researcher of learning disabilities, and author of several works on literacy. His seminal book, Equipped for Reading Success, has become an essential component of literacy curricula in progra

"Never Lose Heart": A Push to Improve Literacy in Kentucky

Mar 04 2024 31 mins  
Today, we’ll speak with Micki Ray, Chief Academic Officer of the Kentucky Department of Education, about how her experience as a high school English teacher inspired her professional passion to help struggling readers. Then, we’ll hear about what the KDE is currently doing to improve literacy rates in Kentucky. Subscribe to our newsletter! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com

A Need for Decodable Stories

Feb 19 2024 29 mins  
Today, we’ll hear from Carolee Dean, a speech-language pathologist, certified academic language therapist, and children’s author whose experiences working with dyslexic students led to a new career as an author of decodable books and educational resources. Check out Carolee's blog here: https://caroleedeanbooks.blogspot.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter! https://lp.constant

Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Dyslexia

Jan 23 2024 30 mins  
Next from the IDA Conference, we'll hear from Nicki Winter, a dyslexia therapist and the creator of Brilliant Strengths, a strengths-based program designed to raise self-esteem and lower anxiety in students with dyslexia. Then, we'll introduce our Student of the Month for January 2024. Check out Brilliant Strengths here: https://www.brilliantstrengths.com/ Subscribe to our newsl

Voices from the IDA - A Conversation with Trevor Thomas

Dec 21 2023 19 mins  
Today, we’ll hear from special guest Trevor Thomas, Superintendent for Heath City Schools in Heath, Ohio and the Superintendent Representative on the Ohio Dyslexia Committee, about how he and his team have worked to advance student literacy at all levels. Then, we’ll introduce our Student of the Month for December 2023. Subscribe to our newsletter! https://lp.constantcontact

Voices from the IDA - A Conversation with Marilyn Zecher

Nov 20 2023 30 mins  
Today, we’ll hear from special guest Marilyn Zecher, a Certified Academic Language Therapist, dyslexia specialist, and the creator of two graduate-level methods courses in Multisensory Mathematics. Subscribe to our newsletter! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/S9onxP7/brainspringnewsletter Email: [email protected] Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/OrtonGillingh