# 174. Early Literacy Coaching with Leah Ruesink

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Podcast: [Educator Forever](https://stenobird.com/podcast/educator-forever-5757634)
Published: 2026-02-25T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.educatorforever.com/
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## Resource

Leah Ruesink is an early literacy coach and adjunct professor based in Michigan. She supports K–3 teachers in implementing research-aligned reading instruction and provides science-backed literacy guidance to educators, coaches, and families. Through her work in schools, writing, and online, Leah helps bridge the gap between literacy research and everyday classroom practice. In this episode, Leah and I talk about the importance of early literacy intervention to ensure students stick at the pace they need. We also get into the need for systematic, explicit phonics programs and business owners building their brand. For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode174 .

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