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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
Literacy Education
Phonics
Vocabulary Instruction
Student Engagement
Sentence Writing
Word Study
Dyslexia
Scarborough's Reading Rope
Teaching Literacy
Structured Literacy
Multisyllabic Words

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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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
Lindsay Kemeny
Author of Seven Mighty Moves, literacy educator
Author, Seven Mighty Moves
Episode: [Listen Again] 7 Research-Backed Strategies for Reading Success with Lindsay Kemeny
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
Author
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
Illustrator
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

Hosts

Sara Marye
Host of Stellar Teacher Podcast; literacy specialist focusing on upper elementary literacy instruction and practical PD resources.
Sara Marie
Host of Stellar Teacher Podcast; combines classroom experience with leadership in literacy resource development.
Emily
Co-host and segment contributor; frequent collaborator on episodes, focusing on literacy strategies and classroom practice.

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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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago

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The host is described as knowledgeable and supportive, with a positive, encouraging delivery.

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[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.
[Listen Again] Let Them Be Bored: Why Boredom Might Be Exactly What Kids Need with Mike Bender and Chuck Dillon
Q: What was the collaboration like between writer and illustrator?
They describe a close, trust-based relationship where the illustrator helps realize the text with detailed, expressive art, and the writer remains open to the illustrator's insights to elevate the story.

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This show focuses on practical, evidence-based literacy instruction for upper elementary educators. Episodes consistently offer quick, actionable strategies—ranging from pronunciation, decoding, and vocabulary to reading comprehension and writing—paired with real classroom anecdotes. Listeners can expect structured frameworks, ready-to-use activities, and aligned resources designed to be implemented immediately, with an emphasis on reducing burnout and staying energized about teaching. A notable strength is the recurring emphasis on being a confident, student-centered educator who leverages community resources and ongoing learning to elevate classroom outcomes.

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6. Chuck Dillon
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