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2025: Learning, Growing, and Loving This Work
2025 was one of those years that fills your cup (and your notebook). My most exciting achievement this year was finishing up the loose ends needed for the structured literacy dyslexia interventionist certification. This bad boy took a LOT of work to achieve including dozens of hours preparing, recording and implementing case study lessons. I…
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Argumentative Essay Vocabulary Frayer Model and Routine
Regardless of reading level or grade, research shows us that explicit instruction for vocabulary is vital for comprehension and critical thinking. At the beginning of a unit as part of my preview and activating background knowledge, we always review content specific vocabulary (also sometimes called tier 3 vocabulary.) Many of my middle school students also…
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What is Meraki?
It describes doing something with purpose, creativity, and care—putting a part of yourself into the work. That spirit guides everything I do in reading instruction. When I chose the name Meraki Reading, I wanted a word that captured both the heart and the structure behind how I teach. Reading intervention isn’t just a set of…
