Hi, I'm Lori Sappington
Educator, Author, Podcaster, and Literacy Advocate.
I believe teaching reading and writing should be grounded in research and shaped by real-classroom experience.
Think of this as your go-to place for practical guidance and proven strategies that actually work.
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What I Do
Podcaster
Co-host of Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, the show where research comes to life and classroom practice gets clearer.
Author
Co-author of Scholastic’s The Literacy 50: A Q&A Handbook for Teachers, a practical guide to the questions teachers ask most.
Speaker & Professional Learning Leader
Delivering keynotes, professional learning, workshops, live podcast experiences, and panel discussions to help educators bridge the research-to-practice gap.
Educator & Coach
Credentials: Classroom teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, and curriculum developer committed to supporting real results in real classrooms.
A Little About Me
I’m a literacy educator, speaker, and cohost of the Melissa & Lori Love Literacy podcast. I’m also the co-author of The Literacy 50: Q&A Handbook for Teachers and a contributor to The Science of Reading in Practice: The Brain Science, Language Development, and Phonemic Awareness Behind the Movement.
I’m dedicated to bringing research to life through professional learning, speaking, and advocacy experiences that help educators turn evidence into effective classroom practice.
Books for Your Library
The Literacy 50: A Q&A Handbook for Teachers
Whether you’re a teacher, coach, or instructional leader, you can use this book as a planning resource, a professional-learning guide, or simply keep it on your desk as a trusted reference. It's grounded in the five pillars of reading, offering clear, research-aligned answers to the questions educators ask most about effective literacy instruction.
The Science of Reading
Written for teachers and literacy leaders, this research-based guide translates the Science of Reading into practical instruction aligned with Scarborough’s Reading Rope. This Science of Reading guide offers practical tools for planning instruction and deepening professional learning.
Listen to the Podcast
If you’re passionate about literacy and want to stay grounded in what works — check out the podcast I co-host, Melissa & Lori Love Literacy.
Melissa and I bring together leading literacy experts, experienced teachers, and real classroom voices to unpack the research and show how it plays out in real teaching. What started in 2019 with our first episode recorded in Melissa’s basement has grown into a community of nearly 250 episodes & 3 million downloads helping educators all over the world navigate the science of reading.
Find every episode on our site, search by topic or guest, and join us as we keep listening & learning together.
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Science of Reading in Practice
Science of Reading in Practice offers research-aligned professional learning for educators, including virtual conferences, workshops, and customizable training for schools and districts. Educators can also participate in guided book clubs, author Q&A sessions, and flexible PD options designed to support practical, classroom-ready literacy instruction. Go beyond the books with the authors of the Science of Reading in Practice Series — memberships coming soon!