Let's Talk, Teacher to Teacher With Dr. Gina Pepin
Welcome to the Let’s Talk, Teacher to Teacher podcast. My name is Dr. Gina Pepin - and I am so happy to meet you. I am a mom, teacher, professor, supervisor for teacher candidates, a reading specialist and a whole lot more! I am the 2023-2024 Region 1 Michigan Teacher of the Year and State Finalist - and also served in this role as part of the very first group of Regional Teachers/State Finalists of the Year in 2018-2019. But what I want you to know the most about me is… I have a great passion for early literacy and teacher preparation and the thing I am most proud of is of course our children… but my once in a lifetime chance to become a co-author, along with the extremely talented children’s author - Eric Litwin ! Together… we wrote: The Power of Joyful Reading: Help Your Young Readers Soar to Success. You can learn more about me - my experiences, how to hire me to speak at your workshops, schools, teacher programs etc… at www.ginapepin.com
I offer you practical make and takes - easy tips along with real life shared stories - so that you can easily create joyful shared reading experiences and other amazing strategies and approaches in your classroom, daycare centers, and homes right away.
I am here to help you make powerful changes - Let’s do this together.
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Let's Talk, Teacher to Teacher With Dr. Gina Pepin
Vision Series: Spotting Dyslexia—The Power of Observation and Understanding Visual Processing
In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin focuses on the critical importance of identifying dyslexia characteristics through careful observation of students’ language, reading skills, and behavioral signs—while also considering the multi-faceted role of visual sensory processing in reading. Dr. Pepin empowers educators to look beyond test scores and notice the everyday experiences that can signal reading challenges in their students.
Discover how to observe and document patterns in language and behavior, recognize the impact of visual processing differences, and collaborate with your school team for comprehensive support. This episode offers practical strategies for early identification and intervention, encouraging teachers to approach their students with empathy and understanding.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and tools for making a real difference in the lives of readers with dyslexia—because the right observation can be the first step toward life-changing support.
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