Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators

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Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate

Literacy in Color is the go-to podcast for elementary teachers, literacy coaches, and reading interventionists who are passionate about bringing the Science of Reading to life in vibrant, engaging, and effective ways. Hosted by Michelle Sullivan — a seasoned literacy expert & Science of Reading advocate - with over a decade of experience as a reading interventionist & literacy coach — this show is designed to help you captivate your learners, boost reading fluency, and foster a deep understanding of language. Each week, you’ll discover practical tips, proven strategies, and creative ideas to make your literacy instruction colorful and impactful. From phonics and morpho...

Episodes · 25

99. Inside a Successful Walk-to-Read Model at PS 152Q with Lisa Russo & the 1st Grade Team

Jun 23, 2026 · 39m

98. Syntax is Everything: The Backbone of Comprehension with Dr. Julie Van Dyke

Jun 16, 2026 · 54m

97. Effective Universal Instruction with Dr. Sarah Brown & Dr. Kimberly Gibbons

Jun 9, 2026 · 57m

96. Reading’s Dynamic Duo: How Fluency & Vocabulary Fuel Comprehension with Melissa Loftus & Lori Sappington

Jun 2, 2026 · 58m

95. Affixes in Action: Our A4 Framework for Teaching Affixes with Sarah Paul and Michelle Sullivan of Logos Literacy Academy

May 26, 2026 · 34m

94. Inside 'The Megabook of Vocabulary' with Dr. Tim Rasinski, Melissa Cheesman Smith & Savannah Campbell

May 19, 2026 · 47m

93. Foundations for Life with Lyn Stone, Lifelong Literacy

May 12, 2026 · 54m

92. From Ox Heads to Silent Letters: The History of the Alphabet with Dr. Danny Bate, author of "Why Q Needs U"

May 5, 2026 · 1h 14m

91. Why Vocabulary Changes Everything (and 3 Simple Shifts for Teachers)

Apr 28, 2026 · 17m

90. Teach Your Child to Read at Home with Reading.com

Apr 21, 2026 · 37m

89. The Structured Literacy Playbook with Dr. Melissa Orkin & Sarah Gannon, Crafting Minds

Apr 14, 2026 · 1h 12m

88. Montessori Storytelling: The History of English Spelling with Zil Jaeger

Apr 7, 2026 · 40m

87. Spelling Matters: What the Research Says About Teaching Spelling with Brennan Chandler, PhD

Mar 31, 2026 · 1h 7m

86. Multisyllabic Spelling Made Simpler: 3 Strategies for Spelling Longer Words

Mar 24, 2026 · 21m

85. How to Use Decodable Books (and When to Move Beyond Them) with Elise Lovejoy, Express Readers

Mar 17, 2026 · 46m

84. Reading Assessment Done Right with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn

Mar 10, 2026 · 42m

83. How to Make Read-Alouds More Powerful: Joyful Learning in Action with Yvette Manns, Phonics Read-Alouds

Mar 3, 2026 · 1h 19m

82. Inside an Upper-Elementary Reading Intervention Toolkit with Sara Marye, Stellar Teacher Company

Feb 24, 2026 · 48m

81. Articulatory Gestures and Early Literacy: What the Research Actually Says with Deirdre O'Toole, The Playful Classroom

Feb 17, 2026 · 51m

80. MTSS for Reading Improvement with Dr. Stephanie Stollar & Dr. Sarah Brown

Feb 10, 2026 · 58m

79. No Fluff, Good Stuff - Gearing Up for the Science of Reading Mini-Con 2026 with Heidi Martin & Friends

Feb 3, 2026 · 51m

78. Implementing Structured Word Inquiry with Jennifer A. Constantine & Kara B. Lee

Jan 27, 2026 · 58m

77. English Is Not Crazy: How Structured Word Inquiry Reveals the Logic of Spelling with Dr. Peter Bowers

Jan 20, 2026 · 1h 26m

76. K–2 Morphology Made Meaningful: Teaching Word Structure Through Bases with Sarah Paul and Michelle Sullivan of Logos Literacy Academy

Jan 13, 2026 · 30m

75. Bringing Word Inquiry to Life with Picture Books with Fiona Hamilton, Lauren Hateley-Crowe and Angela Brienza of Engage with the Page & Search Engage

Jan 6, 2026 · 48m