
Meet the Panelists for Science of Reading Week
Monday – Thursday | March 25 – 28 | 12pm – 1pm Eastern Time

Presenters: LeVar Burton, Dr. Liz Brooke, Paula White, Rich Zigarovich, Dr. Erin Hamilton, Ebone N. Johnson

Micki Ray, Kerri Larkin, Kari Kurto, Jessica Farmer, Julie Harris
When schools and districts connect knowledge of the science of reading with instruction, we can realize exponential power for change. These panels are designed to address the needs of every educator, school administrator and district leader, empowering you with knowledge of structured literacy to forever reshape students’ academic journeys.
![]() | An Interview with LeVar Burton: Literacy Is A Civil RightMonday, March 25, 2024 We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with LeVar Burton for an inspiring keynote discussion. |
![]() | School Administrators: Your Leadership Role in Literacy InstructionTuesday, March 26, 2024Dr. Erin Hamilton, State Solutions Manager, Lexia WATCH THE RECORDING & LISTEN TO THE PODCAST |
![]() | District Administrators: Create an Ecosystem for the Science of ReadingWednesday, March 27, 2024Kerri Larkin, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia WATCH THE RECORDING & LISTEN TO THE PODCAST |
![]() | Teachers: Be the Ultimate Expert in the Science of ReadingThursday, March 28, 2024Julie Harris, Director, Literacy and Language Curriculum, Lexia WATCH THE RECORDING & LISTEN TO THE PODCAST |

SCIENCE OF READING WEEK IS HOSTED BY
Cassandra Wheeler, Director of LETRS State Success, Lexia
Here’s what attendees had to say about last year’s Science of Reading Week:
“This week was exceptional. So much valuable information and the presenters were super! Current research was translated into classroom behaviors. This makes change actionable!”
“Excellent conversations that dove into the heart of what educators, researchers, and administrators are concerned about at this crucial time of literacy research and instruction.”
“Literacy for all! This helps me feel supported and motivated to keep addressing my core values and purpose in education.”




