Spencer Russell, founder of Toddlers CAN Read, shares his journey from struggling reader to literacy leader. He highlights the crucial role parents play in teaching reading and offers practical, data-driven strategies for creating engaging literacy experiences at home. Empower your approach to early reading with Spencer's expert tips!
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Thought Leader: Spencer Russell
Spencer is an award-winning kindergarten and first-grade teacher and the founder of Toddlers CAN Read—an online program that helps parents and caregivers teach their little ones to read. Recently, he was the keynote speaker for the SXSW Edu conference and his work in the early reading space has gained national coverage and led to his position as the new Head of Literacy Strategy at Lovevery.
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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