Literacy Talks

Welcome to Literacy Talks, a podcast from Reading Horizons, where reading momentum begins. Each episode features our trio of literacy champions: Stacy Hurst, an assistant professor of reading at Southern Utah University and Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons; Donell Pons, a dyslexia specialist, educator, presenter, and writer, who now works with adults with reading challenges; and Lindsay Kemeny, a dedicated elementary teacher who is a CERI-certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher and author of 7 Mighty Moves.

Each episode is a conversation among friends with practical literacy strategies, powerful tips, and a real passion for teachers and students alike. Listen, laugh, and learn with Literacy Talks, brought to educators everywhere by Reading Horizons.

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Recent Reviews

ClarkeNatalie

Powerful

Wow, wow, wow! Listening to the episode about the life experience and journey that Donell’s husband, Curtis has had was so powerful. Thank you for sharing your words, feelings, thoughts and vulnerability. Every teacher should listen to this one (and every episode with this fabulous trio of hosts)!
greatway yo start my morning.

Insightful

I always find the episodes so insightful. They provide such helpful information. I feel inspired to do the best I can for my students with help from great podcasts like this one.
makenzie132

Talking out of both sides of their mouth

The episode on Writing matters was infuriating. The hosts disparage Calkins and her approach to writing, yet they exalt the exact lessons and philosophies of writing instruction that Calkins has had in place for years. MANY of the “ideas” they shared were literally ripped from the pages of Calkins’ units of study. Calkins did phenomenal things for writing instruction. The hosts also mention ThinkSRSD in this episode, which is also very much copied from Calkins’s work. Can we stop skirting around this already and give credit where it’s due?
Shureeck

Increased confidence

I am grateful for the increased confidence that I have as a teacher because of the knowledge I have gained from this podcast.
JCollins0295

Thank you!

Love this podcast and all the varied topics you present! It’s informative, motivating, and honest. One of the best I’ve found.
ARBB30

Finally!

Honest information about Dyslexia ❤️ Really appreciate the experiences, support and knowledge you share in this podcast!
LiteracyEnthusiastABC

Literacy Talks is my new favorite podcast

I am loving these first few episodes of Literacy Talks. There have been several times when I listen to Donell speak and I have chills. There is just so much knowledge and passion shared by these three women and it is evident that they always put students first. Great tips and conversations…Looking forward to many more episodes!