Let's Talk, Teacher to Teacher With Dr. Gina Pepin

Send us Fan Mail New Series: Reading in Focus: A Vision Series   Not All Reading Struggles Are Dyslexia  Description: In this kickoff episode of Reading in Focus: A Vision Series on Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher , Dr. Gina Pepin shines a light on an often-overlooked cause of reading difficulties—visual processing challenges. We tend to jump straight to phonics or even assume dyslexia when students...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher , Dr. Gina Pepin invites you to rethink how we approach data-driven intervention. Too often, data becomes a spotlight on what students can’t do—overshadowing the many things they can do. Join Dr. Gina as she explores how shifting to a strengths-first mindset can transform your intervention practices. You’ll hear how to use student s...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming and humorous episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher , Dr. Gina Pepin shares the story of a second grader who proudly announced, “I have three dads!” after seeing a picture of their speech and language pathologist’s very tall family. What started as giggles about height turned into a powerful reminder of the diverse ways students define family. Through this s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin takes us to the small-group reading table, where one second grader’s honest declaration—“It’s clear as mud”—becomes the heart of a bigger lesson about teaching and learning. With humor and heart, Dr. Pepin reflects on why confusion is not failure, but a powerful step toward growth. She reminds us that the “mud moments” in literacy instruction aren’t...

Send us Fan Mail In this short and inspiring episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher , Dr. Gina Pepin introduces Story Stones — a playful, hands-on tool that makes storytelling and literacy come alive. Discover what story stones are, how to make them (without fuss or expensive supplies), and creative ways to use them for building language, narrative skills, and even social-emotional connections i...

Send us Fan Mail In this laugh-out-loud (and tear-a-little) episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares the unforgettable tale of Hutch—a golden doodle turned honorary assistant principal—and the surprisingly profound lessons he teaches about emotional regulation, trauma-informed practice, and the power of a well-timed head tilt. Join Gina as she reflects on a high-stress parent meeting that took an unexpected...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in as Gina reflects on the importance of honoring students’ everyday lives, celebrating unexpected “aha” moments, and letting the real world into our classrooms. It’s a funny, feel-good story with a side of educational wisdom—and maybe a craving for nacho fries. Because sometimes, the key to a student’s learning journey starts with a double-L and a crunchy taco. Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher , Dr. Gina Pepin reflects on the unexpected, yet powerful, moments that remind us of the importance of curiosity and understanding in the classroom. Dr. Pepin shares a story from her experience with a student named Lucas, who asked, “Do birds live in your hair?” Instead of dismissing the question, Dr. Pepin saw it as an...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher , Dr. Gina Pepin explores the beauty in the worn and weathered books that live in our classrooms. From frayed covers to chocolate milk stains, these books tell a story of love, devotion, and connection. Celebrate the books that have been reread, retold, and reimagined by the students who treasure them. Because when a book falls a...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher , Dr. Gina Pepin dives into the impact our absences and disruptions in routine can have on students—particularly those who have experienced trauma. Through a poignant story from her own classroom, Dr. Pepin reflects on a moment when a student, Tommy, expressed his fear of loss after her absence, saying, "I thought...

Send us Fan Mail In this touching episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher , Dr. Gina Pepin shares a real-life story from her classroom that shines a light on the literacy challenges many students face at home. When a young student casually reveals that his bookshelf holds mail instead of books, it sparks a deeper conversation about access, equity, and the essential role teachers play in nurturing...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when benchmark testing sneaks its way into morning announcements? In this heartfelt and humorous episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher , Dr. Gina Pepin shares a story of two second-grade announcers who mistook fluency for speed—and flew through the morning news like it was a ORF sprint. Join Dr. Pepin as she reflects on how easily our students can misinterpret asse...

Send us Fan Mail From glitter coughs to giggle chains, some things just spread fast in a classroom—but not all contagions are bad. In this heartfelt and humorous episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores what really catches on in our schools: stress, joy, kindness, curiosity—and everything in between. With real stories, gentle reminders, and a dose of emotional fluency, this episode invites educators to re...

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Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the Vlog post at: https://www.ginapepin.com/blank-19-1 Ride and Read bags provide opportunities to create meaningful experiences for interactive shared language and literacy experiences anywhere you go! The Ride and Read Program provides families with engaging texts, activity cards, and storytelling props in a convenient travel tote so that they can build early literacy and...