Hosted by Katie Megrian - literacy leader, former principal, and mom of two young readers - The Reading Symphony brings the science of reading to life for parents, teachers, and school leaders who want clarity, not confusion. Each episode blends research-based insight with real-world strategies for helping children thrive in reading, writing, and comprehension.From phonemic awareness and decoding to fluency, vocabulary, and background knowledge, Katie demystifies what great instruction looks like and how families can support it at home. You’ll hear from expert guests in literacy education, cognitive science, and classroom practice - along with relatable stories from pa...
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Nov 12, 2026 · 48:11
Why does spelling matter so much when children are learning to read and write? And how can parents and teachers help children who struggle with spelling? Spelling is more than…
Nov 5, 2026 · 48:04
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Sarah Paul and Michelle Sullivan, literacy educators and co-founders of Logos Literacy Academy, about how…
Oct 28, 2026 · 33:13
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Lyn Stone, educational linguist, author, and founder of Lifelong Literacy, about why writing is essential for…
Oct 21, 2026 · 42:10
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie welcomes Meghan Hein, a second-grade teacher, former reading intervention specialist, and instructional coach with over…
Oct 13, 2026 · 51:32
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Kim Lockhart, literacy educator and teacher trainer, about why exposure alone isn't enough to teach children…
Oct 7, 2026 · 29:30
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Rudo Kashiri, science educator, children’s book author, and former NASA educator, about how science,…
Sep 30, 2026 · 57:00
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Dr. Jen O’Sullivan, education researcher and lecturer, about what effective reading instruction looks like…
Sep 23, 2026 · 50:03
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Dr. Melissa Orkin, educator and developmental psychologist, about dyslexia, structured literacy, reading…
Sep 14, 2026 · 45:45
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Dr. Stephen Ciullo, Professor of Education, about what effective writing instruction actually looks like - and…
Sep 3, 2026 · 39:05
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with longtime history educator and education consultant Lauren Brown about why knowledge matters for literacy - and…
Aug 24, 2026 · 42:45
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with reading specialist Dawn Jagannath about what happens when struggling readers aren't responding to traditional…
Aug 3, 2026 · 16:14
Have you ever been told, "They're doing fine," even though you know your child is struggling to read? In this solo episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast, Katie Megrian explains…
Jul 4, 2026 · 34:23
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie welcomes Sean Morrisey, creator of the Word Mapping Project, for an engaging conversation about vocabulary instruction,…
Jun 5, 2026 · 39:28
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie hosts Phyllis Hakeem, Professor of Education at Bay Path University, for a thought-provoking conversation about the…
May 30, 2026 · 47:28
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie hosts Kate Crist, founder of Education 4500 and literacy consultant, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing…
May 24, 2026 · 31:10
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Jaenine Cortazar Rodriguez, literacy educator and co-founder of Boston Literacy Ladies, about why supporting…
May 16, 2026 · 33:01
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Holly Korbey, education journalist and author, about the science of learning and what parents and teachers…
May 9, 2026 · 1:11:13
In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast... Katie talks with Missy Purcell, literacy advocate, educator, and parent, about what families can do when their child is…
May 7, 2026 · 53:30
Katie Megrian hosts Michelle Henderson, a literacy and dyslexia specialist and creator of the Parent Blueprint, to discuss how reading develops and how parents can advocate for…
Apr 1, 2026 · 29:20
Linda Farrell and Michael Hunter are founding partners at Readsters in Alexandria, VA. They work in schools all over the country to help educators provide assessment and…
Mar 24, 2026 · 24:00
🎧 Episode Summary In this episode of the Reading Symphony Podcast, I sit down with early childhood educator Salley King Edwards , whose 25+ year career spans classrooms,…
Mar 18, 2026 · 28:21
In this special live episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast , Katie sits down with colleague and friend Kindred Obas for a conversation about joyful reading culture, complex…
Mar 7, 2026 · 30:49
Episode Show Notes In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast , Katie sits down with national literacy consultant John Bennetts to discuss what reading development actually…
Mar 4, 2026 · 26:00
Episode Summary In this episode, Katie sits down with literacy advocate and author Elise Lovejoy , creator of Express Readers and founder of The Teacher’s Table . Elise shares…
Feb 24, 2026 · 32:23
Katie Megrian speaks with education policy expert Chad Aldeman, founder of Aldeman Education LLC and creator of ReadNotGuess.com, about early reading development, intervention,…
Feb 20, 2026 · 49:03
Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg about what helps kids learn to read and why so many teachers were never given the tools to fix word-reading…
Feb 11, 2026 · 40:05
Rosy Hely Reed. Rosy is a Director, Academics at TNTP - a non-profit organization that brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America's K-12 public…
Feb 9, 2026 · 24:22
In this episode of the Reading Symphony Podcast, host Katie Megrian engages in a comprehensive conversation with Gaby Diller, founder of Lotus Advocacy. Launched in 2020, Lotus…
Feb 4, 2026 · 43:07
Where to find Alyssa? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learn_with_alyssa/?hl=en Website: https://www.learnwithalyssa.net/ Handwriting Resources:…
Jan 28, 2026 · 46:33
In this episode of the Reading Symphony Podcast, Katie Megrian hosts Whitney Whealdon, a career educator and learning architect. They discuss the critical role of background…
Jan 21, 2026 · 40:29
The Reading Symphony Podcast helps families and caregivers understand how reading develops and what truly supports reading success, with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based…
Jan 14, 2026 · 51:00
In this episode of the Reading Symphony Podcast, host Katie Megrian interviews Dr. Julia B. Lindsey, a literacy expert and author of 'Reading Above The Fray.' They discuss how…
Jan 6, 2026 · 6:14
Episode 1: Why Reading Feels So Hard (and Why It Doesn’t Have to) Welcome to the first episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast . I’m your host, Katie Megrian—educator, literacy…
Jan 1, 2026 · 52:38
🎙 Episode: Making Words Stick and Read-Alouds for All Learners (with Dr. Molly Ness) In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast , Katie Megrian sits down with Dr. Molly…
Oct 12, 2025 · 1:02
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