WEP 214: The Six Literacy Levers, an Interview with Brad Gustafson

An Interview with Brad Gustafson

This is the wired educator podcast episode 214, my interview with Brad Gustafson. Brad is an amazing educational leader, an award winning principal and the author of a fantastic new book titled The Six  Literacy Levers. We talk about literacy leadership, The Swiss-Army Knife of Literacy, Shiny Book Report Syndrome, and so much more!  Brad was on the Wired
Educator Podcast way back in episode 121 where we talked about his book Reclaiming Our Calling. Now Brad is back with a brand new book focused on Literacy. Literacy is something I am personally passion about and something I’m professionally working on with my district. I am so excited to share this interview with you.

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It doesn’t matter what you teach. It doesn’t matter what your role is in education. This episode is absolutely for you. But before I share this amazing interview with you there’s something I wanna tell you about.

Dr. Brad Gustafson is an award-winning principal, best-selling author, speaker, and avid reader. Brad’s newest book The 6 Literacy Levers, is a practitioner-friendly guide to championing readers–from anywhere in your school or organization. He also wrote Reclaiming Our Calling and Renegade Leadership. All of Brad’s books are built on the belief that everything we do starts with relationships and connectedness. When Brad isn’t in school, there’s a good chance he’s being schooled. He enjoys anything that’s competitive including fishing, pickleball, ping pong, playing hearts, and battling Pokémon with his son. You can also find Brad with his high school sweetheart and their three kids spending time on the lake, reading, and writing.

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Cherry Street Mission in Toledo Ohio

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Brad’s website and blog: www.bradgustafson.com

Follow Brad on Twitter: @GustafsonBrad

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    In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Pamela Broome, a transformative leader in education. As the founding principal and current director of UNC Charlotte’s elementary lab school, Pamela has pioneered innovative approaches to teaching and learning, focusing on trauma-informed practices, literacy advancement, and creating emotionally supportive classrooms. Her work has significantly impacted both students and educators, fostering resilience and engagement in the educational community.

    Joe Miller, a former student of Pamela's, joins us as cohost. Joe is an award-winning educator and founder of an amazing SEL Symposium hosted at our district. I love working with Joe and I am so happy he introduced me to Pamela.

    During our conversation, Pamela shared invaluable insights into the challenges and rewards of implementing trauma-informed teaching strategies, the evolving landscape of literacy education, and her vision for the future of educational leadership. Her dedication to student and teacher well-being is truly inspiring, and her experiences offer practical guidance for educators seeking to make a meaningful difference in their schools.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • The principles and benefits of trauma-informed teaching.

    • Innovative approaches to literacy that engage diverse learners.

    • Strategies for building emotionally supportive and resilient classrooms.

    • Insights into effective educational leadership and community partnerships.

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    Congratulations to Joe Miller for designing, planning, organizing and hosting an amazing SEL Symposium. Joe is fantastic. Proud to work with him! 

    A special welcome to Dominic Helmstetter from Perrysburg High School, the newest member of the Wired Educator Squad! We’re excited to have you on board and look forward to your contributions to our growing community.

    Thank you for tuning in, and remember—it’s always a great week to be a Wired Educator!

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