25. Katie Takayanagi - Making Reading Accessible

Learn Literacy Podcast · Oct 15, 2026 · 30m · transcript

In this episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast, host Cheryl Urbanczyk interviews Katie Takayanagi, an Orton Gillingham fellow, discussing her journey into teaching, the Orton Gillingham approach, and the importance of diversity and access in literacy education. They explore the evolution of teaching practices, the significance of individualized instruction, and the challenges faced in providing equitable literacy education. The conversation explores the experiences and insights of Katie Takayanagi as she discusses her journey in education, particularly in the context of structured word inquiry…