Carolyn H. Strom, PhD
Carolyn is an early literacy expert working with preschool and elementary educators, families and children to strengthen early literacy instruction. She worked as a classroom teacher and reading specialist for over 15 years, beginning her career teaching first grade in Compton, CA and later serving students in New York City. She is currently a clinical professor at NYU, where she received the Steinhardt Distinguished Teaching Award and also serves as a state and district advisor, instructional media developer, and frequent speaker.
News, Events & Things to Share
Science of Reading: The Podcast. Episode 9
In this podcast, Carolyn discusses some of the cognitive science behind early reading. She shares her insights on the importance of neuroscience and culturally responsive teaching and dives into research Linnea Ehri’s four phases of learning how to read.
LA County Office of Education Professional Development Series
My partnership with LA County Office of Education involved a two part webinar series focused on tending to the roots of reading for children ages 3-6.
Learning & the Brain February 27, 2021
Looking forward to partnering with this wonderful organization and leading an interactive workshop focused on the science of how children learn to read and the critical role of social interaction.
Plain Talk 2021 Keynote Panel
Beyond Buzzwords: Using Science for Impact in Word Reading Instruction and Learning
Built for These Times: Making the Shift to the Science of Reading March 4 2021
Free symposium coming up! Built for These Times: Making the Shift to the Science of Reading on March 4, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Churchill School & Center
The family forums at Churchill are powerful opportunities to bring the community together. It was great to be a part of their first one of 2021!
Leading Literacy Podcast, Episode 3
Carolyn joined this podcast to discuss the pervasive gaps between research and practice and the importance of connecting the two for our earliest learners - whose brains are developing the most!
NYU Undergraduate Student Government Award for Teaching Excellence
I love teaching and was so honored to receive this award from the undergraduate community.
Reading League 2019
Beyond Topsoil Teaching: Tending to the Roots of Reading in a Shifting Early Childhood Landscape
Dyslexia Advocacy at NY State Capitol
Advocating for legislation to better support the way teachers are prepared to teach reading in New York State.