Season 1 Bonus Episode: Hope and Heart — Transforming Literacy at PFLC

Watching a child struggle to read can feel heartbreaking—and for parents and teachers, it’s easy to feel powerless. In this bonus episode of My Child Can’t Read: A Heartland Crisis, host Jesica Glover sits down with Tammi Hope, Director of Program Development at Phillips Fundamental Learning Center (PFLC), to hear how belief, the right tools, and a child-centered approach are transforming literacy education in Kansas. This episode is packed with hope, insight, and inspiration for parents, teachers, and advocates alike. What You’ll Learn: How child-centered, research-based literacy programs can change lives The importance of understanding the whole child in learning and advocacy Steps parents and educators can take to ensure children get the support they need Tammi Hope’s journey from teacher to leader in literacy programs How PFLC teaches the whole child, not just reading skills Powerful stories from educators experiencing “lightbulb moments” in training Lessons from her grandchildren that reaffirm why effective intervention matters "If you know that you're using tools that don't work, you are doing a disservice to the child and to yourself. You're setting both of you up for failure." — Tammi Hope Resources & Links: Parents and Community Members, attend a PFLC free lecture or simulation to understand more about dyslexia and experience firsthand how it feels to be neurodiverse. Email [email protected] or call (316) 684-7323 to learn more. Educators, learn more about attending a Structured Literacy Intervention Specialist course by contacting Anne: [email protected] or call (316) 684-7323 Phillips Fundamental Learning Center Andeel Teacher Literacy Institute at PFLC   Call to Action Subscribe so you never miss an episode, including Season 2: The Anatomy of Change Rate & Review on your favorite podcast platform to help others find the show Share this episode with a parent, teacher, or professor preparing future educators Tell us your story at: funlearn.org/subscribe Explore screening tools and resources at: funlearn.org PODCAST MUSIC - SOUNDSTRIPE.COM Shimmer - What We Call Home, Cody Martin - Innovation, Reville - Curiosity, LNDO - Daydreaming , Shimmer - Craft This podcast is produced by KB PODCASTS