On the Road to Literacy Success

Season 3, Episode 2: Phonemic Awareness w/Dr. Himilcon Inciarte (Phenomena #1)

Get ready for a special treat! Dr. Inciarte is in the phonemic awareness house. Enjoy! -staci

Season 3, Episode 1: Nathaniel Swain and Rebecca Birch

Season 3 of On the Road to Literacy Success is HERE—and we are kicking it off with an international K–12 conversation about teaching, learning, literacy, and leadership.

Season 2, Ep. 17: Slaying Tier 1 with Brooke Duke, Kimeka Corley, and Kristen Langerman (Mississippi)

In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, Dr. Staci Bain sits down with educators from McLaurin Elementary School in Mississippi for a powerful conversation abo

Season 2, Ep. 16 w/Leta Palmiter: Dyslexia, Assessment, and Mississippi's Journey

In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, Dr. Staci Bain sits down with Leta Palmiter, CEO of Illuminations Literacy Solutions, creator of Vertical Take-Off Rea

Season 2, Ep. 15: Write ON! with Enid Bailot

In this episode, we connect with Enid Ballot, a deeply committed and knowledgeable literacy expert who has helped shape and expand the national and international Science

Season 2, Ep. 14: Literacy Implementation Leadership w/Dr. Liz Ritz

On this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, Dr. Liz Ritz describes how school districts can implement Science of Reading-aligned practices in a way that is cohesi

Season 2, Ep. 13 - A Superintendent's Message: Centering the Humanity of Our Work w/Dr. Tim Lawless

NOTE: We apologize for the audio quality on Dr. Bain’s track and appreciate your understanding. Season 2, Ep. 13: A Superintendent’s Message: Centering the Humanity of O

Season 2, Ep. 12: Supporting Multilingual Learners w/Karen Wattenmaker

In Season 2, Episode 12 of On the Road to Literacy Success Podcast, Staci Bain sits down with Karen Wattenmaker of Edu-Partners to discuss the comprehensive language and

Season 2, Ep. 11: A Conversation with Literacy Expert Jan Hasbrouck

In this conversation, Jan Hasbrouck shares practical, research-aligned insight on what strengthens literacy outcomes in real schools. She explains why explicit instructi

Season 2, Episode 10: A Joy-Filled Chat with Author Kristen Wilks

In this episode of On The Road To Literacy Success, host Dr. Staci Bain sits down with children’s author Kristen Wilks to explore how storytelling helps build strong, mot

Season 2, Ep. 9: Learning About Language Development w/Arti Shah

In this cozy, practical conversation, Dr. Staci Bain sits down with speech-language pathologist and literacy advocate Arti Shah to unpack how language development fuels r

Season 2, Ep. 8: Literacy Instruction with Dr. Throndsen

🎙️ On the Road to Literacy Success Podcast In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, host Staci Bain, Ed.D. sits down with Jennifer Throndsen, founder of Impac

Season 2, Ep. 7: Teacher Lunch with Jenn and Mel

In this episode, Dr. Staci Bain speaks with Jenn and Mel from Teacher Lunch, who share their journey of creating TikToks that bring joy to teachers and celebrate the prof

Season 2, Ep. 6: Tier 1 with Vicki Ferrari (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this conversation, we go straight to the heart of what teachers and leaders are wrestling with in Tier 1 literacy: overwhelm, uncertainty, and the pressure t

Season 2, Ep. 5 - Tier 1 w/Vicki Ferrari (Part 1)

In this episode, Dr. Staci Bain sits down with the brilliant and deeply committed Vicki Ferrari to talk about what it really takes to make Tier 1 work in real classrooms.

Season 2, Ep. 4 - An Uplifting Conversation w/Author & Speaker Erin Jones

In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, I sit down with THE Erin Jones — author, speaker, equity advocate, and longtime educator whose work reminds us that lo

Season 2, Ep. 3 - Superintendent Mires on Tier 1 Systems for Strong Public Schools

In this conversation, Tabatha Mires, the superintendent of Manson School District, shares her journey into education, her leadership philosophy, and the importance of pub

Season 2, Ep. 2 - Dr. Shanahan Spills the TEA on TEXT

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Timothy Shanahan discusses his book 'Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives' and the implications of leveled reading practices on student g

Season 2, Ep. 1 - Empowering Educators: A Conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain

🎙 Empowering Educators: A Conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain Season Two kicks off with a powerful and thought-provoking conversation between Dr. Staci Bain and return

Season 1, Ep. 10 - Leading Intentionally w/Principal Kristen Langerman

🎙️ Leading with Intention: Principal Langerman on Tier 1 Transformation In this episode of On the Road to Literacy Success, we’re joined by Principal Kristen Langerman o