Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. 

In this episode, I discuss igniting a love of literacy with Dr. Lorraine Radice, who is currently Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in a public school district in New York. Prior to her current role, she was a preK-12 Director of Literacy. She is also an Associate Assistant Professor at Hofstra University. 

Her book, Leading a Culture of Reading: How to Ignite & Sustain a Love of Literacy in Your School Community, was a 2023 GOLD Winner for Education in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year awards. 

We discuss:

• What it means to be a literacy leader
• The current state of literacy engagement
• The effects of devices and social media in students’ lives
• Using social media to support reading engagement
• How ot create and launch literacy campaigns
• What would jeopardize strength of literacy culture?
• Getting families involved

Find Leading A Culture of Reading from Solution Tree or wherever you get your books. Learn more at www.lorrainemradice.com. 

About today’s guest

Lorraine Radice, Ph.D. is an educator, author, speaker, and professional developer. Lorraine is an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in a public school district in New York. Prior to her current role, she was a preK-12 Director of Literacy. She is also an Associate Assistant Professor at Hofstra University. She is a leader in supporting educators in creating literacy and learning cultures in schools as well as in designing curriculum and instruction that prioritizes authenticity and choice in literacy learning. Her work has appeared in publications such as Literacy Today by International Literacy Association, Educational Leadership by ASCD, Edutopia, NCTE Blog, ASCD Blog, and Solution Tree Blog.

About the host

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn