Reading is a common subject within all classrooms; students read to do essays, workshops, activities, research, etc. However, have you ever wondered if they are really enjoying it? As an educator, you should look for different ways to know the answer and figure out the best manner to shift your student’s mindset about reading. In this week’s episode, we have a very special guest that will provide us with meaningful strategies you can use to empower your students to love literacy.Let me introduce Kathryn Starke; she has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master's degree in Literacy and Culture.  Kathryn is an urban literacy consultant, reading specialist, author, keynote speaker, adjunct professor, and the founder of Creative Minds Publications. Her books, Tackle Reading and A Touchdown in Reading are part of a national educational initiative supported by the NFL.Tune in and be up-to-date to support your students to become independent readers!Resources Mentioned: A Touchdown in ReadingTackle Reading Visit our website to read the transcript and download additional resources or, join our Facebook group here to connect with other teachers, engage in LIVE Q & A’s with the TeacherGoals Podcast guests and discuss podcast episodes.Let's ConnectYou can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website www.healthywealthyeducators.com  to learn more about different strategies to achieve your teaching goals!You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you are going to definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.