Katie TomkinsKatie is Head of Learning Support and Literacy Leader at Wakatipu High School in Queenstown where she teaches intervention.
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Steven CappPrincipal Steven Capp of Bentleigh West Primary School in Melbourne, which has become recognised for its adoption of evidence-based teaching practices, particularly in the area of reading and mathematics.

Dr Tanya SerryTanya joined the School of Education at La Trobe University in 2020 as Associate Professor (Literacy & Reading). She is a co-director of the SOLAR Lab.

Dr Stephanie StollarDr. Stephanie Stollar is the founder of Stephanie Stollar Consulting LLC and the creator of The Reading Science Academy.

Nancy Young B.A, M.Ed.Carla and Nancy discuss the UPDATED Ladder of Reading & Writing, and the key differences that have now been included.

Dr Louisa MoatsDr. Moats has been a teacher, psychologist, researcher, graduate school faculty member, and author of many influential scientific journal articles, books, and policy papers on the topics of reading, spelling, language, and teacher preparation.

Bill HansberryBill advocates for evidence-based teaching of reading and spelling in schools and better recognition of SLDs.

Jo McKayIn 2018 Principal Jo McKay began the journey of whole school implementation of evidenced based Structured Literacy.

Professor Pamela SnowPamela Snow is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology in the School of Education at the Bendigo campus of La Trobe University, Australia.

Dr. Lorraine Hammond AMAssociate Professor in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University, in Western Australia and President of Learning Difficulties Australia.

Dr. Anita ArcherDr. Anita Archer is an explicit instruction expert. Explicit instruction plays a very important role when teaching a Structured Literacy approach.

Professor William E. TunmerDistinguished Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology at Massey University, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Canterbury. Co-developer of the Simple View of Reading

David KilpatrickDavid A. Kilpatrick, PhD is a professor of psychology for the State University of New York College at Cortland and author of Equipped for Reading Success.

Professor James ChapmanJames Chapman is Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology at the Massey University College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Dr Carol TolmanCarol Tolman, Ed.D, was awarded a doctorate in Educational Psychology with a concentration in literacy and has been a consultant at the state, district, and school levels for over 15 years.