Stellar Literacy for All: Practical Ideas to Reach Every Reader and Writer with Sarah Marye
In this episode of Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations, Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift welcomes Sarah Marye of the Stellar Teacher Company to explore how educators can balance phonics and comprehension, support COVID-era learners, and build strong writing foundations. They discuss practical routines, sentence-level instruction, and integrating literacy across subjects. It’s real talk for teachers navigating today’s busy classrooms.
Thought Leader: Sarah Marye
Sarah Marye is the founder of The Stellar Teacher Company and The Stellar Literacy Collective, a membership that supports upper elementary teachers with science of reading-aligned resources. Sara is also the host of The Stellar Teacher Podcast where she shares practical literacy tips on her YouTube channel. She is passionate about helping educators simplify and strengthen their literacy instruction so they can feel confident and supported in the classroom.
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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