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Season 1, Episode 1

Keeping the Literacy Momentum (9 minutes)

Dr. Miriam Ortiz, Owner and Chief Consultant of K12 Matters, sits with Cheryl to discuss students' literacy momentum during their final stretch of the school year. Learn new ways to make reading fun and encourage literacy growth throughout the summer!

ABOUT DR. MIRIAM ORTIZ, Ph.D.

ABOUT DR. MIRIAM ORTIZ, Ph.D.

Dr. Ortiz obtained her Ph.D. in education and human development from Southern Methodist University in 2017 with a focus on Special Education and Response to Intervention. She is passionate about improving academic outcomes for children with or at-risk for disabilities, teacher training, and professional development, as well as assisting struggling readers of all ages. 

ABOUT DR. CHERYL LUNDY SWIFT

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Cheryl holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, 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’s Language and Literacy curriculum, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement award. In 2017, Cheryl was awarded the Investor Bank’s Educator of the Year Award.