Human Chapters

It was an absolute honour to engage in a highly enjoyable conversation with Melanie about her Chapter, Chasing Interesting...Back to School. Melanie generously shares the following points and more:- A pivotal point in her high-school journey included her home-schooling herself for 6 months to joining an academically select school- Her breadth of interests leading her to chase curiosities that interested her since she was a child - A broad range of jobs from being an au pair in Paris to finding herself in Morocco, and landing a range of positions in Education- Returning to uni to tackle a PhD in looking at how secondary schools support students with learning difficulties- Her overall love and passion for education and equitable outcomes for all studentsAn enormous thanks to Melanie for the time, energy, and effort in sharing her Chapter and to everyone that will engage in it. This conversation will be available on Human Chapters YouTube channel, podcast platforms, and Facebook page. Please share it with others that may resonate with the conversation.

It was an absolute honour to engage in an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Tanya about her Chapter, The Holocaust Experience and its Influence on a 1st Generation Survivor. Tanya generously shares the following and more:- Her father's childhood- The importance of Education- Her father's first published book, “Saviours: The Story of a Jewish Altar Boy” by Henri Korn- The impact of her parents' journey on her own journey- Tanya's path to Speech Pathology- Her PhD on matters of language and literacy- Her and her colleagues' work in The Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab at La Trobe University (https://solar.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/)- Her future aspirationsHer father's books can be found on:https://www.amazon.com.au/Saviours-Story-Jewish-Altar-Boy-ebook/dp/B00DCHA7T2 - Amazon linkhttps://find.slv.vic.gov.au/discovery/fulldisplay/alma9911782353607636/61SLV_INST:SLV - State Library of Victoria linkTanya can be contacted on:t.serry@latrobe.edu.auAn enormous thanks to Tanya for taking the time, energy, and effort in sharing this Chapter and to everyone that will engage with it. It will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook page.

It was a deep honour to engage in a conversation with Eamon about his Chapter, The Role of Speech Pathology in Education: My Journey. Eamon generously shared the following points and more:- His career path (work in early intervention, education, and his current position at La Trobe University - an Academic Intern for Science of Language and Reading Lab)- The moment he was introduced to the world of literacy and the navigation of a speech pathologist's role within that- The subjects he is teaching at La Trobe and research he is supervising. An additional note from Eamon included: A quote from Tiffany Hogan's 2025 AIM Institute Research to Practice Symposium presentation – “it's the role of the system to create the conditions for evidence based practice to occur”. I think this is obviously true of how the system can support professionals within schools to experience success, but also the professionals providing services to schools (e.g. speech pathologists). We need to think about how speech pathology services can be effective within an MTSS framework of service delivery. We want to set speech pathologists up to be collaborative, effective and efficient in their work within Education.Eamon can be contacted on:Twitter (x) - @EamonGCharlesLinkedIn - Eamon Charlese.charles@latrobe.edu.auPlease share this conversation with educators, speech pathologists, and others that may resonate. It will be available on  ⁨@humanchapters⁩  YouTube channel, podcast platforms, and Facebook page.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Shaun about his PhD Chapter, School Aged Students with DLD: Educational Needs and Supports. A summary of some of the points Shaun generously shared included:- A brief explanation of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).- His PhD process and findings for school aged students with DLD. Note - this work is in its publishing process- A systematic review of academic achievements of primary and secondary school students that he and his colleagues have published - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36382072/ - The interconnectedness between language and literacy skills.- Specific findings from his study e.g., the benefits of extra time, visual supports, and individualised supports.- We also discussed different language concepts that may be difficult for students with DLD to grasp and their impact on different parts of schooling (academic, social-emotional, etc.).Shaun can be found on several platforms and some of these include:- https://thedldproject.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/shaunziegenfusz/ - https://www.speech.edu.au/event-details/supporting-the-1-in-14-students-with-developmental-language-disorder-at-school This conversation will be available on  ⁨@humanchapters⁩  YouTube, Podcast platforms, and Facebook page. Please share it with others.

It was an exceptional honour to engage in a wonderful conversation with Charlotte about her Chapter, Working with Students with Disabilities and Ensuring Success. Charlotte generously shared some of the following points:- Her less straightforward path in education.- Insights into differences between practical observations and theories she was learning in her degree.- Approaches she has been using effectively and high expectations that have been set for students.- Her current role as a Learning Specialist- Her incredible passion in the space of teaching, learning, and equity...........An enormous thanks to Charlotte for spending the time, effort, and energy in this conversation and providing moving insights. Thanks in advance for everyone else that will engage with this Chapter. Please share it with other educators and/or those that may enjoy the conversation. This conversation will be available on  ⁨@humanchapters⁩  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook page.

It was a deep honour to engage in a hearty conversation with Angie about her Chapter, Anything is Possible. Angie generously shares the following:- Her career path and progress.- Pivotal moments that got her thinking about teaching reading.- 2 books that made a significant impact in her learning, application, and progress.- Mentors and lessons she has learned in her time as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, superintendent, and consultant.- The book authored by Angie Hanlin and Pati Montgomery, It's Possible.An enormous thanks to Angie for spending the time, energy, and effort in sharing this Chapter. A mighty thanks to everyone that will listen to and share this conversation. Angie can be contacted on:Angela Hanlin & Associates is www.angelahanlin.comX (twitter) account is: @AngieHanlinFacebook : Angie HanlinBusiness email: ahanlin@angelahanlin.comThe book she co-authored with Pati Montgomery is called, It's Possible! and it is available at Solution Tree and sold on Amazon.

In the spirit of International Women's Day, I am honoured and privileged to have a conversation with my dear friend, Sienna, about her Chapter, Embracing My Inner GBS Turtle. I'm deeply grateful for being surrounded by females I love, adore, look up to, and aspire to be. These include my mum, sister, cousins, grandmas, friends, mentors, colleagues, and so forth. International Women's Day is about acknowledging the core essence of empowerment, equity, strength, grit, and so much more. Sienna generously shares the following:- Her hobbies, passions, and loves.- A brief introduction of Guillain Barre Syndrome- Her recent diagnosis of Guillain Barre Syndrome.- Her personal story and journey.- An insight into access, communication, inclusion, and much more.- Some key take aways for everyone.A mighty thanks to Sienna for the incredible conversation and openness to share her journey and for everyone else that will engage with it. Please share this with others. It will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook page.

It was a deep honour to engage in a conversation with Kiaya about her Chapter, Speech Pathology and Education. Kiaya generously shares the following points:- Her passion in literacy and how Speech Pathology fits within it- Her career points that have contributed to her robust knowledge within the discipline- Her current workplaces (private practice and La Trobe University) and projectsAn enormous thanks to Kiaya for spending the time, energy, and effort in this well-rounded discussion. Kiaya can be contacted via https://www.soundsfun.com.au/about . This conversation will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube channel, podcast, and Facebook page. Please share it with others and be sure to like, share, and subscribe to the various platforms.

It was a deep honour and privilege to engage in this conversation with Chantelle about her Chapter, My Breast Cancer Journey Laced with Silver Linings. Chantelle generously shares the following:- Her breast cancer journey from suspicion through to diagnosis and treatment- Her second pregnancy prior to beginning chemotherapy- The silver linings interwoven through every part of this ChapterA hearty thanks and vote of gratitude to Chantelle for taking the time to share this conversation publicly and to everyone else that will engage with it. This conversation will be available to watch or listen to on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook. Please like, share, and subscribe to these platforms as it will assist in sharing each important conversation.

It was a deep honour to engage in this informative conversation with Leah about her Chapter, Evidence Based Education. Leah generously shares the following points and much more:- Her journey in Education- What each role/part entailed and taught her- Literacy being a social justice issue- High impact elements used in teaching - Explicit Direct Instruction, Cognitive Load Theory, etc.- Her business,  Learning with LeahAn enormous thanks to Leah for spending the time, effort, and energy to share her journey and to everyone that will engage with this conversation. Please share it with others. This conversation will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook. Leah can be contacted on Instagram @learning_with_leah_

It was a deep honour to engage in a heart and laughter-filled conversation with Ciru about her Chapter, Comedy. Ciru generously shares the following points and much more: - Her journey as a storyteller in her childhood. - The fork in the road where she had to make some difficult choices. - Her intrinsic love for laughter, story-telling, and the satiating feeling she experiences on the stage. - The process she undertakes in preparing her content. Ciru can be contacted on the Instagram handle @cirumwangi_ An enormous thanks to Ciru for spending the time, energy, and effort in sharing this incredible Chapter and to everyone that will engage with it. This conversation will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube channel, Podcast, and Facebook.

It was a privilege to engage in a conversation with Porscia about her Chapter, Insights into Raising a Child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Porscia generously shares the following points and much more: - A brief introduction about herself. - Her son, Harry's Autism diagnosis at the age of 2 and a half. - An introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance and what this is like for her son. - The therapy they chose based on their context and need. - Deep insights into PDA, the incremental progress that resulted from therapy, and so forth. - Harry's educational setting journey from Kindergarten to 1st year of primary school. - Her book, The Unlocking: An Autism Story (my book is released on 25 February 2025 but is available for pre-order now.  Booktopia is supporting the launch with a 15% discount on pre-orders (use code AUTISM2025) - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-unlocking-porscia-lam/book/9781763508323.html Some resources Porscia refers to include: - This book is written by an adult PDAer and gives some good insight into what it is like to live with PDA https://www.amazon.com.au/PDA-Paradox-Little-Known-Autism-Spectrum-ebook/dp/B07JFRW9MZ - PDA Society UK - this particular article is helpful to parents who have just discovered PDA https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/i-am-a-parent-carer/resources/helpful-approaches-for-children/ - On Instagram I follow Casey Ehrlich (@atpeaceparents) - she takes a low demand approach to parenting her PDA child. Although we do not follow this approach as a whole in our family (but do apply low-demand to some specific tasks that are very difficult e.g., eating) I find her observations and explanations of PDA behaviours to be extremely helpful. She also now works with large numbers of PDA children which places her in a good position to make general observations. Porscia can be contacted on: https://porscialam.com/ This conversation will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook page. Please share it with those that may connect.

It was a deep honour to engage in a conversation with Molly about her Chapter, My Journey in Education. Molly generously shares the following points and much more: - Her passion for social justice particularly in the area of literacy - Experience in teaching primary school students - Her doctorate and deep work in reading comprehension - Her podcast - End Book Deserts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-book-deserts/id1471803313 - Important strategies such as Think Alouds to use during read alouds - The books she has written - https://drmollyness.com/my-work/ - Published articles - https://ldaustralia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1203-LDA-Bulletin-August-2024_WEB.pdf; https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/make-time-for-the-read-aloud-heres-how/2024/04 - The release of oxytocin (warm fuzzy feelings) when engaging with picture books - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34031240/ - A brand new book written by Molly Ness and Katie Pace Miles, Making Words Stick - https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/making-words-stick-9781546176459.html An enormous thanks to Molly for the time, energy, and effort in having this robust conversation about her Chapter and to everyone that will engage with it. Please share it with others. This conversation will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook. Molly can be contacted on https://drmollyness.com/

It was an absolute honour to engage in a hearty conversation with Tre about his Chapter, Walking in my Purpose. Tre generously shares the following (and more): - His career in education thus far. - His son's difficulties in literacy and how this enhanced his understanding on how the brain learns to read. - A book club Tre and a few other fathers of children with literacy difficulties engaged in to discuss the book, If Only I Would Have Known. - How a group called Lit Champs was founded - Reading and mental health. - The children's books he has authored - Cheesesteaks and Clippers 1 and 2 Recorded links to the Lit Champs book club include: 1) https://youtu.be/sKnhuxr2YJ0?si=jy73gto_DT0QBnyX 2) https://youtu.be/MdpPm490kpo?si=tj-n526SjHXyuWLI 3) https://youtu.be/3Ipf7T--6U8?si=uwiAWXcGRp5M7cGx 4) https://youtu.be/erFwnwTULTU?si=OTWfrxHimwZ3wNqD Cheesesteaks and Clippers can be purchased via - https://shop.shirtandink.com/cheesesteaks_and_clippers/shop/home?fbclid=IwY2xjawG84sxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWGKuDWPpkinRyo91EcqWsoQYMx2QTjOpk3jUanocSqPPZbTMPrRhq_22w_aem_Y4wXZOBh7G_bsuDBt2yPMw Tre can be found on: Instagram - @mrlitedu; @litchamps https://linktr.ee/mrlitedu An enormous thanks to Tre for sharing his Chapter and to all those that will listen/watch it on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, or Facebook.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a wholesome conversation with James about his Chapter, Laying the Foundations Educational Consulting. James generously shares the following points: - His experiencing with tutoring in his high school years. - His decision to become a primary school teacher. - His transition from Victoria to Northern Territory where he was introduced to a program called Direct Instruction (where students learned to read through explicit instruction). - Pivotal moments along the way. - The transition to his new Chapter, Laying the Foundations Educational Consulting. A few of his takeaways stuck with me: - "I wanted to improve in my everydayness". - Change happens in small steps. - As educators, we frequently underestimate our own knowledge and overestimate our students knowledge. James can be contacted on his website - https://www.layingthefoundations.net/ An enormous thanks to James for taking the time to share his Chapter and for everyone that will engage with it. It will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook page. Please share it.

It was a deep honour to engage in a wonderful conversation with Lorraine about her Chapter, Learning for All, Teaching that Matters, Learning that Lasts. She generously shares the following and much more:- Her journey from being a primary school teacher to a Professor of Learning Interventions at the University of Melbourne.- Why education is important.- The focus of her research in reading comprehension.- Programs she has been a part of creating and Books she has co-authored.- 5 beautiful quotes she is deeply connected with. The books can be accessed on:Sustainable Learning website: https://sustainablelearning.net.au/Our books:(Published 2024) Responsive Teaching for Sustainable Learning: A Framework for Inclusive Education https://www.routledge.com/Responsive-Teaching-for-Sustainable-Learning-A-Framework-for-Inclusive-Education/Berman-Graham-Bellert-McKay-Brown/p/book/9781032290546?srsltid=AfmBOorsPvgs-M_SGFCzfOaBMXZqmNObrqtygAAEVQrHd9yfkbFs9n6N(Published 2018) Learning Intervention: Educational Casework and Responsive Teaching for Sustainable Learninghttps://www.routledge.com/Learning-Intervention-Educational-Casework-and-Responsive-Teaching-for-Sustainable-Learning/Berman-Graham/p/book/9781138560307?srsltid=AfmBOoqDilHTJpQ2YRU4FORQT0oE5sZe5tmYZdjclkSDHQIXNkeM5MXF(Published 2015) Sustainable Learning: Inclusive Practices for 21st Century Classroomshttps://www.cambridge.org/highereducation/books/sustainable-learning/6EE4BD5FA1BF2EA2B6969FB45C452EF1#overview The quotes included:George R. R. Martin who penned the books that inspired “Game of Thrones” wrote, “We're all the heroes of our own stories.The kind of educators that Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot once described as ‘great' – are “lifelong learners; who throughout their careers continue to be curious, … (and) ask deep and probing questions of their students and of themselves.”As our 2024 Master of Learning Intervention graduate Liz Stewart repeated a few weeks ago when she was graduate speaker at the August ceremony, “You never know'. In the same vein, Helen Keller wrote, “When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another”.James Hollis recommends asking of every significant decision in life, “Does this choice diminish me or enlarge me?” Oliver Burkeman follows ths quote with the advice to “Choose uncomfortable enlargement over comfortable diminishment whenever you can.”A quote from author Anne Lamott who writes: “Everyone is screwed up, broken, clingy, and scared, even the people who seem to have it together. They are much more like you than you would believe. So, try not to compare your insides to their outsides.”Lorraine can be contacted through the website and via University of Melbourne.

It was a deep honour to engage in a wonderful conversation with Rouzana about her Chapter, Global Action for Developmental Language Disorder. Rouzana generously shared the following points and much more: - Her professional role within Implementation Research and Consultancy. - The path that led her to work with the DLD population to ensure they receive the supports they require. - An explanation of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and an example of what it may look like from childhood to adulthood. - How her work supports school-aged students with DLD by understanding the school context, identifying barriers, understanding the condition, and how to implement supports that are sustainable. - Unpacking intersections between DLD & stereotypes and DLD & other languages/dialects. Rouzana can be contacted on: - https://mosinian.com/about ⁠ @rkomesidou ⁠ - Instagram - @rkomesidou DLD resources mentioned: - https://radld.org/ - https://thedldproject.com/ - https://dldandme.org/ - https://x.com/tiffanyphogan/status/1735290405518811419 This conversation will be available on ⁠ @humanchapters ⁠ , Human Chapters Podcast and Facebook page. Please share this conversation.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a wholesome conversation with Di about her Chapter, Make a Plan. Di generously shares the following and much more: - She is a mum, wife, and a Speech Pathologist - The journey of her private practice, Perth Hills Allied Health - Some strong values include application of neurodiverse affirming practice, a focus on strength-based, play-based, and total communication when working with children, and keeping up to date with their evidence-based practice through a model called Adult Learning Zones. - Her childhood in Zimbabwe, experiences of helping her mum support students with dyslexia leading her to become a Speech Pathologist, and much more. Di can be found on: https://www.perthhillsalliedhealth.com.au/ Instagram and Facebook -  @perthhillsalliedhealth This conversation will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube channel, Podcast, and Facebook page. Please share it with others that may connect.

It was a deep honour to have the opportunity to engage in a wholesome conversation with Pam about her journey in Education. Pam generously shares the following points: - What drew her to education - Some of her work with the juvenile justice population - The triangulation of her journey between Speech and Language Pathology, Public Health, and the professor of Cognitive Psychology - The journey of the SOLAR (Science of Language and Reading) lab More information about SOLAR courses and opportunities can be found on: https://solar.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/ Pam also writes a blog, The Snow Report. The articles in this blog are packed with information about various topics concerning language, literacy, and education. https://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/ This conversation will be available on Human Chapters YouTube channel, Podcast (on various platforms), and Facebook page. Please like, share, and subscribe to these platforms.

It was a deep honour to engage in a conversation with Staci about her Chapter, Liberation - Let's Free Teachers to Teach. In this conversation, Staci generously shared about: - her experience as a teacher whose students did not learn to read - her experience as a teacher whose students learned to read - her journey in education - her current work as the president of Educate in assisting educators with their teaching practices at a tier 1 (whole class level) Staci can be contacted via: https://www.educatewithstaci.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/educatewithstaci/?_rdr Instagram - @educate_with_dr._staci YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDTH3plkFmHFyK3d4rEYbg Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5N0T4VRma00qKf0Y3dHLxc To learn more about Staci's wonderful journey, she has been featured on the following podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremiah-short0/episodes/Phenomenal-Conversation-WMr--Short-Dr--Staci-Bain-e2lcgha

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Heidi about her Chapter, Show Me The Evidence in Education. Heidi generously shared her Education journey, which commenced as a parent and morphed into parent advocacy and much more. Heidi generously shared the following points: - Her children's diagnoses and their journey from assessments to understanding what this meant for them. - The grief that results from the diagnoses. - The books that were pivotal in Heidi's journey of understanding dyslexia and the explicit teaching her children would benefit from. - The importance of the allied health professionals (Psychologists and Speech Pathologists) involved in the wrap-around support. - Her role as an activist, the founder of Dyslexia Victoria Support Group (a Facebook group with 10,300 members) and the Vice President of SPELD Victoria. Heidi can be contacted via: - https://www.heidigregoryparentadvocacy.com/; dvsaustralia@gmail.com - https://speldvic.org.au/; https://speldvic.org.au/contact/ ; https://www.facebook.com/groups/dyslexiavictoriasupport/ - An upcoming Student Support Binders workshop by Heidi - https://speldvictoriainc.my.salesforce-sites.com/AAkPay__checkoutM?cmid=701Mp00000G1t6TIAR&cacheControl=20240618231727003&campaignType=Information+sessions An enormous thanks to Heidi for spending the time, energy, and effort in sharing this Chapter. Please share it with others that may resonate with it. It will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook group.

It was an honour to engage in a conversation with George about his Chapter, A Carer's Journey. George tells us about his experience in caring for his mother, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. An enormous thanks to George for sharing his journey and to all who will listen to/watch this conversation. It will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook page. George can be found on: Website            https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ Email    togetherforsharon@gmail.com LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-ackerman-ph-d-esq-mba-00871a82/ TikTok               https://www.tiktok.com/@togetherforsharon1 Facebook          https://www.facebook.com/togetherforsharon112020 Twitter/X          https://twitter.com/togetherforsha1 Instagram         https://www.instagram.com/togetherforsharon/ & Threads YouTube           https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIeBLOelhaLQNvgeNMzu-5g Podcast Link      https://www.togetherforsharon.com/podcast-interviews/ Interview link    https://www.togetherforsharon.com/interview-index/

It was an absolute honour to engage in a wonderful conversation with Jeanette about her Chapter, The Education Journey. Jeanette generously shared the following points: - Her introduction - Some pivotal moments that sparked her interest in her teaching career and ones that were a catalyst to change - Her career journey - Her mentor principal, Kevin - Casting the widest literacy net for students An enormous thanks to Jeanette for taking the time, energy, and effort to share this Chapter and to everyone who will engage with it. Please share it with others that may resonate with it. This conversation is available on  @humanchapters  YouTube Channel, podcast, and Facebook page.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a beautiful conversation with Melissa and Lori about their Chapter, Our Education Journey. I have been listening to their conversations on Melissa and Lori Love Literacy podcast since they first started it, and found them to be a solid companion and champion in my own journey. Melissa and Lori generously shared the following points: - how they began questioning certain teaching practices - how and when they met - the commencement and journey of their incredible podcast, Melissa and Lori Love Literacy - defining moments that significantly and positively shifted their teaching practice - their new book - The Literacy 50–A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night Melissa and Lori can be found on the following links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MelissaandLoriLoveLiteracy Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1607865752906950 Twitter - https://twitter.com/literacypodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/literacypodcast/ Our website - https://literacypodcast.com/ The Literacy 50–A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night - https://www.amazon.com/Literacy-50-Handbook-Teachers-Real-World/dp/1546121862 This conversation will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube Channel, Podcast, and Facebook page. Please share it with others who may connect.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a wonderful conversation with Sue and Michelle about their Chapter, Teaching Together. In this conversation Sue and Michelle generously shared the following: - an introduction of themselves including their careers - how they connected - the start of their business journey, Teaching Together - their passion for literacy being a social justice issue - their current positions in the education spheres An enormous thanks to Sue and Michelle for taking the time, energy, and effort in making this conversation happen. They can be contacted on - https://www.teachingtogether.com.au/a... ; @teachingtogether on Instagram and Facebook. This conversation will be available on @humanchapters YouTube, Human Chapters podcast and the Facebook page. Please share it with others that may connect with this conversation.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Paddy about his Chapter, A Shift to Becoming a Children's Picture Book Author and Illustrator. Paddy generously shared the following points in this conversation: - He was born in Ireland and lives in Belgium. - He was on his travels when the decision was made to venture into the world of illustrations and writing -The longevity of stories and their passing on between generations deeply appeals to Paddy. - The process he underwent to become a full-time author and illustrator. - Paddy talks us through 2 books, The Vanishing Lake and The Golden Hare; however, he has numerous illustrations and books. Paddy can be contacted on: https://lefft.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paddy?igsh=eGRtZGN1bjB1YmY5 https://lefft.com/events/ An enormous thanks to Paddy for the time, energy, and effort poured into this conversation. This conversation will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook Page. Please share it with others.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Leigh about his Chapter, My Ongoing Journey in Education. Leigh discussed the following points:- Where his career commenced- Pivotal points that aided a shift in his teaching practices- His experience in creating a road map for the staff to support students with learning difficulties - His passion and drive for education equity and a goal of literacy for all students- Some of the resources Leigh mentioned include - https://grattan.edu.au/report/reading-guarantee/ ; https://fivefromfive.com.au/books/effective-instruction-in-reading-and-spelling/This conversation will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube channel, podcast (on different platforms), and on the Human Chapters Facebook page. Please share it with those who may connect with it.

It was an honour to engage in a conversation with Kathryn about her Chapter, I Don't Quite Fit the Work Mould. In this conversation, Kathryn generously shares and discusses the following points: - Her dual qualifications in Speech and Language Pathology and Teaching (Primary School and Special Education). - Her professional breadth before she commenced her venture in education. - Her involvement in the revision of the NSW (New South Wales) Curriculum. - Her private practice, Language and Learning, https://www.languageandlearning.com.au/ - Awareness of students with complex needs in our school settings. Some of the links and resources Kathryn referred to include: - NSW Primary Curriculum - https://curriculum.nsw.edu.au/stages/primary - Understanding and Supporting Children with Literacy Difficulties, Dr Valerie Muter - https://www.amazon.com.au/Understanding-Supporting-Children-Literacy-Difficulties/dp/1787750574 - Language and Learning - https://www.languageandlearning.com.au Kathryn can be found on various social media platforms on the handle, Language and Learning. This conversation can be found on  @humanchapters  YouTube channel, Human Chapters podcast, and Human Chapters Facebook Page.

It was an honour to engage in a hearty conversation with Ruchi about their Chapter, Intersectionality, Radical Self Love, and Liberation. In this conversation, Ruchi generously shares a significant Life Chapter that encompasses intricately woven themes including - a feeling of alienation, radical self-love, the discovery of her gender identity, neurodivergence, cultural expectations, and much more. Some of the points discussed were: - Ruchi's geographical, professional, and cultural background - The journey they experienced in unlearning, learning, and healing when discovering her identities - Their experience with neurodivergence - Their advice to others that may be struggling in some way Ruchi can be found on Instagram @kapilavoice. This Human Chapters conversation is available on Human Chapters YouTube channel, Podcast, and Facebook Page.

It was an honour to engage in a conversation with Elise about her Chapter, Decodable Books Fixing the I Can't Read. We explore the following points in this discussion: - Elise's introduction - Her passion for literacy - Her journey in founding the Express Readers company - The importance of decodable books in the classrooms - The research she draws upon when creating these stories - The structure of her decodable stories Elise's work can be found at https://expressreaders.org/decodable-books/An enormous thanks to Elise for sharing this Chapter and everyone else who engages with the conversation on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and/or Facebook Page.

It was an honour to engage in a wonderful conversation with Brent about his Chapter, Literacy Leadership. Brent was generous in sharing and discussing the following points: - His introduction - His journey into becoming an educator and why he was selective in only wanting to teach students in years 5 and 6, - His first principalship at the age of 29 in a school that had approximately 3 principals in 5 years, - His journey and experience in this role - The focus on creating a change in the systems and structures of a school - Effective literacy instruction - Elements (not an exhaustive list) to take into account when leading a system-wide change An enormous thanks to Brent for taking the time to engage in this important conversation and to everyone else that will be engaging with it on Human Chapters YouTube, Podcast, and/or Facebook Page. Please share it with others that may find value in it.

It was a deep honour to engage in a conversation with Mike and Tiffany about their Chapter, Their Journey with Dyslexia, and the Birth of Nessy. The 8th of October marks International Dyslexia Day and the month of October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Mike and Tiffany openly shared the following (not an exhaustive list): - His movie, MICAL was based on Mike and his mum, Pat - https://youtu.be/p-Eycme4NFM?si=kN760Fd3xOpN-xS6 - Mike's experience at school - His mum's determination to learn how to teach reading, so she could teach him to read at home - His return to school and ongoing education endeavours - A Dyslexia Centre founded by his mother and his role in it - Tiffany's experience at school - Her brief perspective as a mother of children with dyslexia - Some of her achievements - program creation, author of a book, Dyslexia Explained, etc. - The birth of Nessy and all that it has to offer globally for students with Dyslexia and across the spectrum including those who may be gifted, parents/carers, and educators They can be contacted on Nessy (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube): - https://www.nessy.com/en-us Please share this conversation with anyone and everyone who may connect with it.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Kate about her Chapter, The Intersection Between Cancer Diagnosis, Media, and Education. In this hearty chat, Kate generously discussed the following points: - Her aspiration to become a writer when she was a child - Her teaching career - Her love for writing, media, self-development, etc. - Her journey from being diagnosed with cancer to where she is at now - The passion for education, and her journey in the Science of Reading - from volunteering at IDA Ontario, being involved in Ontario's Right to Read Inquiry, and more recently hosting the Reading Road Trip podcast. The following links were mentioned in this podcast: Kate's Cancer Story - Blog Series Structured Literacy in Kindergarten Webinar Literacy Leaders Series: Universal Screening Ontario's Right to Read Report: Executive Summary Reading Road Trip PodcastKate - TV Appearances Kate can be found on: Website - http://thismomloves.ca/ Instagram - @thismomloves Facebook - @thismomloves Twitter - @thismomloves Pinterest - @thismomloves77 An enormous thanks to Kate for openly sharing her Chapter and to everyone else who will engage with it on @Human Chapters Podcast, YouTube, and/or Facebook.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Kim about her Chapter, My Current Chapter in Education. During this conversation, Kim discussed the following points: - Her career progression in 3 different countries, Singapore, France, and Mexico - Her passion for other languages and their affordances (meaningfully communicating with different cultural groups, ease of travel, and much more) - Her passion for teaching students who are learning more than one language - Her work in the French Immersion Program - The distinction between the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, and much more. Below is a suite of links for Kim's social media handles and her presentations: -Twitter (aka "x"): @MmeLockhartLDSB - Instagram: @MmeLockhartLDS - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FIparentresources - Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-lockhart-852788249/ https://camerisefsl.ca/.../structured-literacy-in-the.../ https://right2readinitiative.com/right-to-read-inquiry.../ Kim Lockhart and Emily Moorhead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=pdSkPds3TIM Structured Literacy 1:1 or Small Group setting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnr3FU6YJJ8 Structured Literacy in the Upper Grades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXfy-rYXF-Y Missing Link Podcast on Students' Right to Read: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../episode.../id1396013834... An enormous thanks to Kim for taking the time, effort, and energy to share this Chapter and to everyone else who will also engage with it.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a heartfelt conversation with Marnie about her Chapter, Education Journey From Being a Teacher to Coaching Teachers. Marnie generously shared the following points: - Marnie's teaching career - Her identification of the problem in how students were being taught to read and the inequity struck her deeply - Her initial research in effective reading intervention through a Federal grant - The journey of her business, Reading Simplified, and its impact on students and teachers - How students learn how to decode words and the importance of this knowledge - The connection between reading and writing - Some statistics (American) around the percentage of students with low literacy skills Marnie can be contacted on: Website - https://readingsimplified.com/ Instagram - @readingsimplified Facebook - @readingsimplified An enormous thanks to Marnie for taking the time to have this conversation and to the wider public that will engage with it. Please share it with those who may connect.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a heartfelt conversation with Shiro about her Chapter, A General Practitioner Channeling Perceptions Through Strokes and Textures. Shiro generously shared the following points: - The start of this Chapter began during Covid - The analogy of her professional and artwork resembling the carbon dioxide and oxygen breathing cycle of the trees - The benefit of creativity on general well-being and mental health - Her concept, Art on Treasure and Trash - Her participation in the Shepparton Art Festival - A brief tour around her art studio An enormous thanks to Shiro for spending the time, energy, and effort in sharing this Chapter and to everyone else that will engage with it on @HumanChapters YouTube, Podcast, and the Facebook page. Shiro can be contacted on Instagram - @artontreasureandtrash

It was an honour to engage in a conversation with Hamuera about his Chapter, A Transition to a Career in Art. Hamuera openly shares about: - growing up in his hometown, Whakaoriori - his family - his transition to moving to Melbourne - mental health - the pivotal moment for his transition, his 40th birthday - his love for rhythm in tools and everyday objects - his passion for this art - a tour around his art studio Hamuera can be found on: Website - artbyhamuera.com Instagram - @hamu_era Facebook Page - @Common Ground An enormous thanks to Hamuera for spending the time, energy, and effort in this conversation, and to everyone else that will be watching/listening to it as well. It will be available on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook Page. Please share it with those that may connect.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Linda about her Chapter, Linda Rhyne Consulting. Linda generously shares the following about her journey as an Educator: - her engagement in facilitating teacher training for a period of 6 months after her resignation (March, 2020) - the commencement of her consulting business - her passion for change at a systems level - the various elements of literacy that need to be considered when learning to read - the impact of low literacy levels, and much more. Linda can be found on:Website - https://www.lindarhyneconsulting.com/ Socials: Instagram - @lindarhyneconsulting; Facebook - @Linda Rhyne Consulting, LLC, etc. An enormous thanks to Linda for taking the time, energy, and effort in sharing this important Chapter and to everyone that will engage with it on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and/or the Facebook Page. Please share this conversation with others that may resonate with it.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a hearty and insightful conversation with Lindsay about her Chapter, Using Your Brave Voice. Lindsay open-heartedly shared the following: - her childhood dreams - her teacher training and the beginning of this career - her son's diagnoses of Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia - her son's suicidal ideation and depression during the journey of learning to read and write - what Lindsay did to equip herself with the tools to ensure her son received the right services and knowledge - her book, 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed Classroom-Tested Strategies To Ensure K-To-3 Reading Success Lindsay can be found on: Blog - https://thelearningspark.blogspot.com/ YouTube -  @lindsaykemeny  Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Threads - @lindsaykemeny Podcast, Literacy Talks - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/literacy-talks/id1612475221 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed Classroom-Tested Strategies To Ensure K-To-3 Reading Success - https://www.amazon.com.au/Mighty-Moves-Research-Backed-Classroom-Tested-Strategies/dp/1339012081 An enormous thanks to Lindsay for taking the time, energy, and effort into sharing this Chapter and to everyone that will be watching/listening to this conversation on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, or the Facebook Page. Please share this conversation with others that may connect with it. Also, subscribe to the  @humanchapters  YouTube Channel and podcast for more conversations on a diverse range of Life Chapters.

In a special partnership between Human Chapters and Regional Victorians of Colour, we are engaging in conversations with community members about their experience of the recent floods in regional Victoria. An enormous thanks to Santhiya for participating in this conversation.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Missy about her Chapter, My Advocacy and Education Journey. She generously shared the following: - Her journey from Balanced Literacy to Structured Literacy, - Her son's diagnosis of Dyslexia, - The onerous Advocacy path to gaining the Structured Literacy approach for her son - The difference between Balanced Literacy and Structured Literacy - A baseline understanding of Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia An enormous thanks to Missy for taking the time, energy, and effort in sharing this Chapter and to everyone that will be watching or listening to it on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and/or the Facebook page. Missy can be located on: - Twitter - @missypurcell1 - YouTube -  @untilEVERYkidcanread  - Instagram - @missy_purcell Please share this conversation with others that may connect. :)

In a special partnership between Human Chapters and Regional Victorians of Colour, we are engaging in conversations with community members about their experience of the recent floods in regional Victoria. An enormous thanks to Jonathan for participating in this conversation.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Madhu about her Chapter, Mental Health and Running. Madhu generously shared the following: - her running journey - the impact running has had on her confidence - the various marathons and ultramarathons she has participated in globally - the inspiration to run her most recent marathon (the Manchester Marathon) in a saree - the gender stereotypes for an Indian woman engaging in running An enormous thanks to Madhusmita for sharing her Chapter and to everyone else that will watch/listen to this conversation on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and the Facebook page. Madhusmita can be found on Instagram - @thesmallrunner

It was an absolute honour to engage in a hearty conversation with Lali about her Chapter, Realms of my Soul from Surviving to Thriving. Lali generously shares the following: - her journey as an author - mental health - a spiritual awakening - core childhood wounds An enormous thanks to Lali for taking the time to have this wonderful conversation and to all those that will be connecting with it on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook page. Lali (and her work) can be found on the following links: Website: https://authorlalialove.com/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19274711.Lali_A_Love Twitter: https://twitter.com/laliaristo IG: https://www.instagram.com/booksbylalialove/ TikTok: AuthorLaliALove Purchase Links: Heart of a Warrior Angel - https://books2read.com/u/bPgdEA The De-Coding of Jo - https://books2read.com/u/4jgOVD Blade of Truth - https://books2read.com/bladeoftruth Keys to Eternity - https://books2read.com/u/md69kO The Joy of I.T. (Poetry) - https://tinyurl.com/y6d29bcj Ananda (Poetry) - https://tinyurl.com/y6x2hyse Organic eMotions (Poetry) - https://books2read.com/organicemotions Portals of Magic (kids poetry and activity book) - https://books2read.com/u/3nDlBP Please share this conversation with those that may connect. :)

In a special partnership between Human Chapters and Regional Victorians of Colour, we are engaging in conversations with community members about their experience of the recent floods in regional Victoria. An enormous thanks to Rutu for participating in this conversation.

It was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Soenke about his Chapter, Staying True to the Purpose. Soenke generously shared the following in this conversation: - his introduction - previous careers in Population Health, a pharmaceutical company, etc. - his love for nature, togetherness, teamwork, and connection - his love for Master of Public Health - pivotal events - his Health Promotion Charity for young people, Giz-A-Break Soenke can be found on Facebook and Instagram @giz_a_break. If anyone would like to get involved contact Soenke at https://www.gizabreak.org.au/ An enormous thanks to Soenke for taking the time to engage in this conversation and to everyone else that will be listening to it on  @humanchapters  YouTube, Podcast, and /or Facebook. Please share it with others.

In a special partnership between Human Chapters and Regional Victorians of Colour, we are engaging in conversations with community members about their experience of the recent floods in regional Victoria. An enormous thanks to Neha for participating in this conversation.

It was an absolute pleasure to engage in a conversation with Alison about her Chapter, Identities. Alison generously shared a part of her life that delved into her professional and motherhood journey. Below is a summary of our conversation: - Alison's Journey in Speech and Language Pathology - Her love for literacy - The shift from Perth to Brisbane - Motherhood - The shifts between societal expectations and personal values Alison can be found on @Soundality on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Her website is https://soundality.com.au/ An enormous thanks to Alison for taking the time to have this important conversation and to everyone that will watch/listen to this Chapter on @Human Chapters YouTube, Podcast, and/or Facebook. :)

In a special partnership between Human Chapters and Regional Victorians of Colour, we are engaging in conversations with community members about their experience of the recent floods in regional Victoria. An enormous thanks to Ali for participating in this conversation.

It was an honour to engage in a conversation with Jeremiah about his Chapter, The Phenomenal Teacher. Jeremiah generously shared the following in this conversation: - his career in teaching - his family background in education - the people that have inspired his drive and passion - his understanding and implementation of Structured Literacy before he knew it was called that Jeremiah can be found on: https://www.instagram.com/thephenomenalteacher/ https://twitter.com/Mr100Teacher https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-short-b82a1341/ Tik Tok: @thephenomenalteacher https://thephenomenalstudent.com/ An enormous thanks to Jeremiah for taking the time, energy, and effort to engage in this conversation and to everyone else that will listen to it on Human Chapters YouTube, Podcast, and/or Facebook page.

It was an honour to engage in a conversation with Ruhee about her Chapter, Advocating for Yourself as a Woman of Colour. Ruhee generously shares numerous points about why she selected this Chapter and some of these include: - her migration journey - what diversity and inclusion mean to her - the depth of depression - the reconnection with her purpose - her business, Allied Collective - the main takeaways Ruhee can be found on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-collective/ Website:alliedcollective.com.au Instagram: @alliedcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Allied-Collective/100069307755227/ An enormous thanks to Ruhee for the energy, effort, and time spent on having this robust conversation. A huge thanks to everyone that will listen to this conversation on Human Chapters YouTube, Podcast, and/or Facebook page. :)