Uncover early literacy secrets with Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift & experts, offering monthly insights, tips, and perspectives to transform your teaching.
Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations
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Uncover early literacy secrets with Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift & experts, offering monthly insights, tips, and perspectives to transform your teaching.
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
S5E11. Kate DeBottis - Real Schools, Real Impact: Raising the Bar While Keeping the Joy in Pre-K
With 18 years dedicated to early childhood education, Kate DeBottis serves as the Universal Prekindergarten Coordinator for the North Syracuse Central School District, championing strong foundations for every young learner. Her background spans teaching, instructional coaching, and leadership in the early childhood setting. Kate holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and Education, a Master's in Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership.
June 6, 2026
S5E10. Jake Daggett - Everyone Is Invited: Rethinking Pre-K Literacy
In this episode of , Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift talks with early literacy expert Jake Daggett about what effective literacy instruction really looks like in Pre-K. Together, they challenge common misconceptions, explore the power of oral language, repetition, and retrieval practice, and share practical ways to embed literacy throughout the day. Jake offers a fresh perspective on creating joyful, inclusive learning environments where every child is invited to build strong literacy foundations.
May 15, 2026
S5E9. Kelly Maly and Virginia Boulware - Real Schools, Real Impact: From Chit Chat to Academic Language
Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift is joined by Montessori educators, Kelly Maly and Virginia Boulware, to explore how oral language supports literacy. Learn practical strategies—from turn-and-talks to read-alouds—that build vocabulary, confidence, comprehension, and help students move from chit chat to academic language.
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