27. Sheila Costello - OG Fellow

Learn Literacy Podcast · Oct 29, 2026 · 32m · transcript

In this episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast, Cheryl Urbanczyk interviews Sheila Costello about her journey in the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach to literacy education. They discuss the evolution of OG, the importance of individualized learning, and the impact of the science of reading on current practices.

Takeaways

Importance of individualized learning

Evolution of Orton-Gillingham approach

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Orton-Gillingham

02:51 Sheila's Journey into OG

05:53 Changes in OG Over Time

09:11 Science of Reading and OG

11:55 The Role of Practicum in Training

14:56 Scope and…