Spencer Russell | Source | Founder at Toddlers CAN Read
Spencer Russell
Spencer Russell understands that learning to read fundamentally changes kids' lives for the better. But the truth is, as many as two-thirds of them aren’t meeting grade-level expectations by the third grade. That’s why, as the founder of Toddlers CAN Read—a groundbreaking new approach to literacy education—Spencer is now helping millions of parents teach their children to read, starting as early as 18 months old.
Even prior to launching Toddlers CAN Read, Spencer was widely recognized as an outstanding professional educator, receiving accolades for his contribution to the teaching profession both locally and nationally. But he didn’t enter education for the accolades. He was in it for the kids.
So, with a front-row seat to the challenges of the education system, and with a deep conviction that early literacy is the key that unlocks a child’s future, Spencer left his comfortable six-figure salary to pour all his expertise, research, and resources into creating Toddlers CAN Read.
Spencer’s no-nonsense approach, passion for equitable opportunity, and belief that little kids can do big things make for provocative conversations and affirms his status as an influential figure in American education.
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"The reason I won $30,000 in teaching awards was not because I was the best teacher. It's because I knew the learning had to go outside the classroom. I knew I needed parents involved. I went to the parents' houses, and the parents came to mine. We worked together. It was a team effort."
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"I decided to teach my son to read early because I wanted him to have a better experience in school than I did. I didn’t want him to have the same challenges and insecurities that I had growing up. And, like many of the folks who have found comfort within our Toddlers Can Read community, I wanted to open the world up to him through reading."
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"The best teachers are never the ones with amazing day ones: they’re the ones who reflect on how to make day two better. They’re never the ones with perfectly behaved kids; they’re the ones whose kids push back so they find creative solutions to keep them more engaged. They’re never the ones without self-doubt: they’re the ones who whether the storm and remind themselves that they can do it."
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For Spencer Russell, social media platforms like TikTok present a powerful new opportunity to pass on the gift of reading to the next generation. Since this Texas-based educator started @toddlerscanread, he’s helped give countless parents the tools they need to help teach their young children the basics of reading. Starting in 2021, his page has amassed over a half million followers. That conceivably means that millions of youngsters are learning their ABCs and beyond, thanks to Spencer’s channel. Follow TikTok on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/JY7D7j8/ SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/sub2tiktok About TikTok: TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. DOWNLOAD TikTok: bit.ly/2H7ctQB Follow TikTok on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/TikTokInstagram Follow TikTok on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/TikTokTwitter_ Like TikTok on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/TikTokFacebook_
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Spencer Russell first joined the podcast in episode 181 with his remarkable story about his online course business teaching toddlers how to read (toddlersread.com). He's back today to give an update on the past year. We talk about Instagram, Tiktok, Webinars, Mindset, and more! KAJABI offer:...
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