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Together in Literacy

Emily Gibbons & Casey Harrison
Dyslexia
Social-Emotional Learning
Reading Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Decodable Texts
Climbing the Ladder Of Reading & Writing
Phonics Instruction
Educational Research
Implicit Learning
Reading Intervention
History Of Dyslexia Research
Literacy Intervention
Science Of Reading
Training Wheels
Social Emotional Learning
Reading Fluency
Literacy
Orton-Gillingham Approach
Educational Practices
Education

Join us as we connect the science behind reading to the social-emotional connections for our students.

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In this episode, we’ll dive into the world of twice-exceptional (2e) and 3e learners—students who are intellectually gifted who also have learning differences or disabilities. Our guest is Dr. Rosine Dougherty, author of Strategies for Twice Exceptio... more

In this episode, we explore why the National Reading Panel (NRP) still matters for our classrooms and homes in 2026. We look at how the NRP’s review of more than 100,000 studies led to the well-known “Big Five” components of reading—phonemic awarenes... more

In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Duggan, co-founder and executive director of Decoding Dyslexia Massachusetts. We talk about how Nancy’s path from parent of a dyslexic child to statewide advocate helped move Massachusetts from “we don’t say dy... more

We are thrilled to welcome David Kilpatrick, Professor Emeritus at the State University of New York at Cortland and one of the most influential voices in reading research, assessment, and instruction, to the podcast. In our chat, Dr. Kilpatrick break... more

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Dr. Rosine Dougherty
Author of Strategies for Twice Exceptional Children, a Practical Resource Toolkit
Quintessence Media
Episode: 5.14 Strategies for Twice-Exceptional Children with Dr. Rosine Dougherty
Nancy Duggan
Dyslexia advocate, founder of Decoding Dyslexia Massachusetts
Decoding Dyslexia Massachusetts
Episode: 5.12 From “Don’t Say Dyslexia” to Right to Read with Nancy Duggan
David Kilpatrick
Professor Emeritus of Psychology with extensive experience in reading instruction and research on word-level reading difficulties.
State University of New York at Cortland
Episode: 5.11 Rethinking Phonemic Awareness with David Kilpatrick, PhD
Deon Butler
Former NFL wide receiver, author, and advocate for individuals with dyslexia.
Stand Strong Services LLC
Episode: 5.9 The Gift and Curse of Dyslexia with Deon Butler
Dr. Jacob Santhouse
Licensed clinical professional counselor and dyslexic learner
Social media influencer on dyslexia
Episode: 5.8 The Emotional & Social Impact of Dyslexia with Dr. Jacob Santhouse
Dr. Melissa Orkin
An expert in literacy development and dyslexia research
Tufts University
Episode: 5.6 The Structured Literacy Playbook with Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon (Part 1)
Sarah Gannon
A seasoned educator and curriculum designer
Crafting Minds
Episode: 5.6 The Structured Literacy Playbook with Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon (Part 1)
Aliah Banchik
Marine naturalist, shark advocate, and author
Sydney Institute of Marine Science
Episode: 5.5 Creativity, Conservation, and Celebrating Neurodiversity with Aliah Banchik
Nicky Humphreys
Qualified primary teacher and dyslexia advocate from Northern Ireland
Dyslexia Awareness Group of Northern Ireland
Episode: 4.17 Bridging Oceans, Building Understanding: A Transatlantic Talk on Dyslexia with Nicky Humphreys & Ally Lewis

Hosts

Emily Gibbons
Co-host of Together in Literacy; literacy and dyslexia specialist; co-host of the podcast.
Casey Harrison
Co-host of Together in Literacy; literacy/dyslexia specialist.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    I like the clarity around phonemic awareness. Automaticity and mastery a must for students. Especially those impacted by dyslexia. I throughly enjoyed this conversation with Dr Kirkpatrick.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TutorChick
    United Statesa month ago
  • True SOR Experts

    As the Science of Reading wonderfully gets more attention, we also must be more mindful of the content we’re consuming. Casey and Emily are truly literacy experts and I always look forward to learning from them and with them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSullivan-Literacy in COLOR
    United States7 months ago
  • So helpful!

    I wish I had known about this podcast my first year as a dyslexia specialist. Going from my OG training to the classroom was tough and this would have been a game changer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmMomNew555
    United States9 months ago
  • I listen to every episode!

    So glad you guys are back for another season!! I am looking forward to learning more with every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mohoguate
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Casey and Emily are a joy to listen to! I look forward to their new podcast episodes and can carry the ideas back to my classroom. Thank you, Casey and Emily!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amanda Mortimer
    United States2 years ago

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The hosts are described as knowledgeable, warm, and able to translate complex research into accessible guidance.
Listeners consistently praise practical, actionable literacy strategies that can be implemented in classrooms or tutoring settings.
Feedback highlights the show's impact on teaching practice and confidence in addressing dyslexia and Science of Reading topics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

5.14 Strategies for Twice-Exceptional Children with Dr. Rosine Dougherty
Q: So for our listeners who are new to the term twice exceptional, what does twice exceptional mean in real life?
Dr. Dougherty explains that 2E means a child is gifted and has a disability or challenge, with 3-E adding cultural or linguistic identity as a third dimension that creates additional barriers and strengths.
5.12 From “Don’t Say Dyslexia” to Right to Read with Nancy Duggan
Q: How has Massachusetts moved from awareness to actionable policy?
Through sustained grassroots organizing (Decoding Dyslexia Massachusetts), statewide coalitions (Mass Reads Coalition), engagement with the Department of Education, and bipartisan advocacy that connected researchers, educators, and families to champion screening, high-quality curriculum, and teacher licensure standards.
5.12 From “Don’t Say Dyslexia” to Right to Read with Nancy Duggan
Q: What do our students with dyslexia really need?
They need a system that acknowledges differences, allocates resources for explicit, evidence-based instruction, and ensures all kids have access to high-quality literacy education regardless of their district or circumstances.
5.11 Rethinking Phonemic Awareness with David Kilpatrick, PhD
Q: What do you think are the most important takeaways about phonemic awareness for our students with dyslexia?
Phonemic awareness should be developed continuously to help students remember words and should not be oversimplified or diminished in importance as they progress in reading.
5.11 Rethinking Phonemic Awareness with David Kilpatrick, PhD
Q: What is phoneme proficiency and why is this distinction especially important when working with dyslexic learners?
Phoneme proficiency refers to the ability to access and use phonemes automatically and quickly, which is crucial for reading success.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show that translates reading science into classroom and family impact. Recent episodes emphasize evidence-based literacy instruction, the role of phonemic awareness, social-emotional supports for students with dyslexia, and advocacy/policy changes shaping access to effective literacy education. The hosts blend research, real-world strategies, and personal stories from diverse guests to equip educators, tutors, and parents with concrete tools and a compassionate, whole-child approach. Highlights include structured literacy playbooks, emotional well-being in dyslexia, and timely discussions about the Science of Reading movement, ensuring content is both theoretically grounded and immediately actionable.

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1. Dr. Rosine Dougherty
2. Nancy Duggan
3. David Kilpatrick
4. Deon Butler
5. Dr. Jacob Santhouse
6. Dr. Melissa Orkin
7. Sarah Gannon
8. Aliah Banchik

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