Literacy Principles WITH JANE SEWARD AND ROBI ALSTROM In 2007, Jane brought her belief to ESSDACK that teaching reading really is “rocket science.” Her passion for literacy is shared with teachers as she sees them empowered in their ability to teach a broader range of students to read at grade level. Prior to ESSDACK, Jane was an elementary teacher before spending seven years as the reading specialist for South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative in Pratt. Robi possesses a variety of teaching experiences at the middle school, high school, and community college levels. She has taught English, social studies, at-risk reading, and special education, but her true passion is helping struggling readers. By sharing her knowledge of reading with other teachers, Robi hopes to impact the reading achievement of more students. Along with teaching reading, Robi loves brain research and all things ELA. She is a self-proclaimed Grammar Queen. Subscribe to this podcast and many others!