Join host Cheryl Lundy Swift and Dr. Carolyn Strom as they explore how the brain learns to read. From the "Brain City" model to the surprising role of handwriting in literacy, Dr. Strom breaks down neuroscience into actionable tips for teachers, leaders, and families. Get inspired with fresh strategies to build stronger readers and bridge the gap between research and practice!
Thought Leader: Dr. Carolyn Strom
Dr. Carolyn Strom is a clinical professor, reading specialist, and former first-grade teacher. She collaborates widely with school districts, teachers, pediatricians, and tech companies to bridge the disconnect between neuroscientific research and educational practice. Dr. Strom is a recent recipient of NYU Steinhardt's Teaching Excellence Award and has published her work in The Reading Teacher, The Reading League Journal, and The Handbook of Learning Disabilities. She maintains a clinical practice in New York working with children who have dyslexia.
Get to Know the Host: Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift
Cheryl holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, is a distinguished educational leader, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her achievements. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears' Get Set for School Language and Literacy curriculum, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award, and was awarded the Investors Bank Educator of the Year Award.
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