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About This Podcast
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 parents navigating the journey right beside their kids.
Whether you’re an educator implementing the Science of Reading, a school leader designing literacy PD, or a parent decoding report cards and assessments, this podcast is your roadmap to evidence-based reading success.
Topics include:
How children learn to read and why some struggle
What to look for in a strong school literacy program
The truth about reading assessments and progress reports
Strategies to build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
The role of knowledge building and background knowledge
Advocacy tips for parents and educators
Inspiring stories from classrooms and homes that got reading right
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Recent Episodes
"Do No Harm" with Phyllis Hakeem
📚 Join Me for My Stop the Summer Slide Workshop - June 14th👉 Register here: https://go.thereadingsymphony.com/offer-5901Katie hosts Phyllis Hakeem, Professor of Education at Bay Path University, for…
Rethinking Adolescent Literacy with Kate Crist
📚 Join Me for My Stop the Summer Slide Workshop - June 14thLearn practical, evidence-based strategies to help your child maintain reading progress and confidence over the summer.👉 Register here:…
The Importance of Teachers Supporting Teachers with Jaenine Cortazar Rodriguez
📚 Join Me for My Stop the Summer Slide Workshop – June 14thLearn practical, evidence-based strategies to help your child maintain reading progress and confidence over the summer.👉 Register…
Setting The Record Straight On How We Learn with Holly Korbey
📚 Join Me for My Stop the Summer Slide Workshop – June 14thLearn practical, evidence-based strategies to help your child maintain reading progress and confidence over the summer.👉 Register…
Trust Your Gut and Raise Your Voice with Missy Purcell
📚 Join Me for My Stop the Summer Slide Workshop – June 14thLearn practical, evidence-based strategies to help your child maintain reading progress and confidence over the summer.👉 Register…
From Confusion to Confidence. Navigating Dyslexia & Empowering Parents with Michelle Henderson
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 struggling readers.…
Episode 16: From Confusion to Confidence. Navigating Dyslexia & Empowering Parents with Michelle Henderson
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 struggling readers.…
From Struggling to Successful: Teaching Reading with Linda Farrell and Michael Hunter
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 instruction that ensures all…
Babies, Books, and Brilliance with Salley King Edwards
🎧 Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Reading Symphony Podcast, I sit down with early childhood educator Salley King Edwards, whose 25+ year career spans classrooms, coaching, and national literacy…
Books, Bonds, and Beyond with Kindred Obas
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 texts, identity, and the…
Balancing Trust and Urgency in Early Reading with John Bennetts
Episode Show NotesIn this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast, Katie sits down with national literacy consultant John Bennetts to discuss what reading development actually looks like in real…
Decodables, Advocacy, and Supporting Teachers with Elise Lovejoy
Episode SummaryIn 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 her journey into the…
Insights on Literacy and Policy with Chad Aldeman
Katie Megrian speaks with education policy expert Chad Aldeman, founder of Aldeman Education LLC and creator of ReadNotGuess.com, about early reading development, intervention, and broader K–12…
Escape Velocity: Helping Kids Crack the Reading Code Faster with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg
Episode SummaryIn 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 problems. Dr. Ginsberg…
From Our First Classrooms to Now: Opportunity and Impact with Rosy Hely Reed
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 education system. She has…
Insights on IEPs and Student Success with Gaby Diller
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 Advocacy aims to…
The Power of Speech to Print with Alyssa Althouse
Where to find Alyssa? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learn_with_alyssa/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.learnwithalyssa.net/Handwriting Resources:…
How Connections Build Reading Comprehension with Whitney Whealdon
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 knowledge in reading…
Structured Literacy and Purposeful Assessment with Kate Winn
The Reading Symphony Podcast helps families and caregivers understand how reading develops and what truly supports reading success, with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based guidance. Host Katie…
From Reading Research to Classroom with Dr. Julia B. Lindsey
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 reading develops, the…
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The Reading Symphony has published 22 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
The Reading Symphony is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 38m.
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