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Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers

Sara Marye, Literacy Teacher, Elementary Teacher
Literacy Instruction
Reading Comprehension
Teaching Strategies
Science Of Reading
Literacy
Upper Elementary Education
Writing Instruction
Fluency
Education
Phonics
Literacy Education
Vocabulary Instruction
Student Engagement
Sentence Writing
Word Study
Dyslexia
Scarborough's Reading Rope
Teaching Literacy
Classroom Management
Structured Literacy

Welcome to the Stellar Teacher Podcast! We believe teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun! Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world ... more

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If you have a handful of students who need intensive phonics intervention, a few who are reading well above grade level, and everyone else somewhere in the middle, you might be wondering: How am I supposed to meet all of these needs without burning m... more

[Listen Again] We’re bringing back this episode because it’s just too good not to share again! As we continue talking about supporting struggling readers, this conversation feels just as relevant today. If you missed it the first time—or could use a ... more

Episode 321: Differentiation vs. Intervention: What’s the Difference?

Raise your hand if you have a struggling reader in your classroom. Now, keep your hand raised if you've ever wondered: Am I actually giving this student the support they need?

Di... more

Episode 320: A Simple Framework for Your Tier 1 Literacy Instruction

When students are struggling with reading, it's easy to immediately start thinking about intervention and small groups. But before we add more intervention, it's important to take ... more

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Recent Guests

Jana Echevarría
Leading expert in language development and multilingual learner support
Episode: [Listen Again] Multilingual Learner Support with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla
Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Expert in language development and academic language for multilingual learners
Vanderbilt University (lab)
Episode: [Listen Again] Multilingual Learner Support with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla
Molly Ness
Researcher and author focused on read-alouds and comprehension
Researcher and Author (Read Alouds for All Learners; Think Big with Think Alouds)
Episode: [Listen Again] Why Every Literacy Block Needs Read-Alouds with Molly Ness
Mike Bender
Author of The End Is Just the Beginning, The Most Serious Fart, and The Bravest Booger
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Episode: [Listen Again] Let Them Be Bored: Why Boredom Might Be Exactly What Kids Need with Mike Bender and Chuck Dillon
Chuck Dillon
Illustrator of Mike Bender's books including Board Panda
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Episode: [Listen Again] Let Them Be Bored: Why Boredom Might Be Exactly What Kids Need with Mike Bender and Chuck Dillon
Dr. Jana Echevarría
Leading expert in language development and multilingual learner support
McGraw-Hill
Episode: 272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Leading expert in reading comprehension and multilingual learner support
Vanderbilt
Episode: 272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
Dr. Karen Harris
Developer of the SRSD model, which is widely used for teaching writing
Episode: 270. Explicit, Systematic Writing Instruction for Upper Elementary with Dr. Karen Harris and Dr Steven Graham
Dr. Steven Graham
Expert in how students learn to write and how teachers can support that process
Episode: 270. Explicit, Systematic Writing Instruction for Upper Elementary with Dr. Karen Harris and Dr Steven Graham

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Emily
Host of the Stellar Teacher Podcast
Megan
Teammate joining Emily for the episode
Sara Marye
Host of The Stellar Teacher Podcast (merged variants)
Sara Marie
Host of The Stellar Teacher Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 314 ratings
  • Listen and Learn!

    This podcast is a great one to listen to as a teacher! There are so many great takeaways from listening to each episode. I love that they are a variety of lengths so I can pick one that fits the amount of time I have. I find the range of topics so helpful to choose from so I can learn more about the areas of literacy I’m working on!! Thanks for all you do to make this podcast so valuable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Missbakyun
    United States2 months ago
  • Easy listening

    I have enjoyed listening to helpful tips. Everything seems very easy to follow or add to my classroom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noka0502
    United States2 months ago
  • Fluency

    This is my go to podcast. I listen often on my way to school. Fluency became something we did assessments on but there was no black and white plan. The majority of students stayed the same for the whole year. We tried some things from our main curriculum BUT SLC makes sense to teachers and fits into our curriculum! I cannot wait to see this year’s results!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bethgrimmond
    United States2 months ago
  • Great information!!

    I listened to a show about the importance of including read alouds with older students. I like to do this even with my 4th graders after teaching mostly in 1st grade in my career. I got a lot of good ideas about planning for read alouds!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kbcmoore
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent - so much information!

    I have been doing the Stellar Teacher Summer series. Then, I have been listening to the Summer podcast episodes. These are excellent to reiterate what I’ve learned in class, and to help me think about the information again. Everything that I have listened to so far has been amazing. Short and simple, with easy to implement ideas and strategies. I am learning so much! It feels like I’m talking with my best friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jlwrenn
    United States2 months ago

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Many reviews mention the content is easy to follow and time-efficient for busy teachers.
Audiences appreciate research-backed content and the collaborative, supportive host dynamic.
Listeners praise practical, bite-sized strategies that can be implemented quickly in upper-elementary classrooms.
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[Listen Again] Reading Intervention Made Easy: 15-Minute Lessons for Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary
Q: What is the overall goal of the intervention kit for teachers in upper elementary?
To empower teachers with a scripted, 15-minute daily routine that is explicit, engaging, and time-efficient, so they can systematically teach phonics and decoding while also building students' confidence and tracking progress.
[Listen Again] Multilingual Learner Support with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla
Q: What is the role of academic language in learning?
Academic language is the essential tool for accessing content across disciplines; this language goes beyond everyday talk and requires deliberate instruction to build vocabulary, syntax, and discourse skills.
[Listen Again] Multilingual Learner Support with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla
Q: Can multilingual learners access grade-level content without full English mastery?
Yes, with appropriate supports and instructional adjustments, MLs can engage with grade-level content and develop necessary academic language over time.
[Listen Again] Multilingual Learner Support with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla
Q: How do you see the shift in terminology affecting teaching practice?
The shift from deficit-based thinking to asset-based thinking reframes multilingual learners as capable students whose linguistic resources should be leveraged, guiding more inclusive and effective instructional practices.
[Listen Again] 7 Research-Backed Strategies for Reading Success with Lindsay Kemeny
Q: Can you share briefly what inspired you to write Seven Mighty Moves and what you hoped to address?
Lindsay recounts her son's dyslexia and depression, her own journey from balanced literacy to science-of-reading-aligned methods, and her belief that every teacher and student deserve access to research-backed literacy strategies, which motivated her to write the book.

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The show centers on practical literacy instruction for upper elementary classrooms, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based strategies, classroom routines, and structured literacy approaches. Episodes frequently cover MTSS, small-group interventions, fluency, decoding, and integrating writing with reading, all framed by real-world classroom stories and concrete takeaways. A standout aspect is the consistent focus on actionable steps that teachers can implement immediately, plus collaborations with literacy experts and practitioners. This makes it a valuable resource for teachers, literacy coaches, and school leaders seeking scalable, classroom-tested approaches that fit into busy school schedules.

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2. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
3. Molly Ness
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