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.
Check out the Ride and Read program I designed along with 100s of FREE resources at www.ginapepin.com
Let's Talk, Teacher to Teacher With Dr. Gina Pepin
Vision Series: Vertical and Horizontal Reading and Writing Spaces – OT Strategies
How can your classroom design help students develop both strong literacy skills and healthy motor development? Join Dr. Pepin in this eye-opening episode as she explores the power of vertical and horizontal reading and writing spaces—and how simple occupational therapy (OT) strategies can boost student engagement, fine motor skills, and overall learning!
Discover creative ways to use interactive word walls, writing stations, slant boards, and movement breaks to turn your classroom into a dynamic learning environment. Dr. Pepin shares practical tips for supporting hand-eye coordination, visual tracking, posture, and focus—making the most of your walls, desks, and open spaces. Learn how blending vertical and horizontal spaces, paired with movement and sensory supports, can benefit every learner academically and physically.
Whether you’re looking for hands-on ideas to enhance your current setup or want to better support students with diverse needs, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can use right away. Tune in and get inspired to innovate your learning environment for the whole child!
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