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Let's Talk, Teacher to Teacher With Dr. Gina Pepin

Let's Talk, Teacher to Teacher With Dr. Gina Pepin

By: Gina Pepin Ed.D.
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Welcome to the Let’s Talk, Teacher to Teacher podcast. My name is Dr. Gina Pepin - and I am so happy to meet you. I am a mom, teacher, professor, supervisor for teacher candidates, a reading specialist and a whole lot more! I am the 2023-2024 Region 1 Michigan Teacher of the Year and State Finalist - and also served in this role as part of the very first group of Regional Teachers/State Finalists of the Year in 2018-2019. But what I want you to know the most about me is… I have a great passion for early literacy and teacher preparation and the thing I am most proud of is of course our children… but my once in a lifetime chance to become a co-author, along with the extremely talented children’s author - Eric Litwin ! Together… we wrote: The Power of Joyful Reading: Help Your Young Readers Soar to Success. You can learn more about me - my experiences, how to hire me to speak at your workshops, schools, teacher programs etc… at www.ginapepin.com

I offer you practical make and takes - easy tips along with real life shared stories - so that you can easily create joyful shared reading experiences and other amazing strategies and approaches in your learning space/s right away.

I am here to help you make powerful changes - Let’s do this together.

Check out the Ride and Read program I designed along with 100s of FREE resources at www.ginapepin.com and https://www.instagram.com/drginapepin/

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  • Vision Series: Visualizing—Reclaiming Imagination in a Fast-Paced World

    Vision Series: Visualizing—Reclaiming Imagination in a Fast-Paced World
    Feb 5 2026

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    In this episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin explores why today’s children struggle to visualize and imagine in our fast-paced, image-driven world—and how this impacts their comprehension and creative thinking. Discover practical, engaging activities for home and classroom that help kids build their mental imagery skills, from listen-and-draw games to guided imagery exercises and sensory storytelling. Tune in for easy tips and inspiring ideas to help children reclaim the lost art of visualization—one daydream at a time!



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    5 mins
  • Vision Series: Write On the Wall! — Unlocking the Power of Vertical Spaces

    Vision Series: Write On the Wall! — Unlocking the Power of Vertical Spaces
    Feb 5 2026

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    In this episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin explores the benefits of moving writing off the desk and onto the wall! Discover how using vertical spaces—like easels, chalkboards, whiteboards, windows, mirrors, brick walls, and craft paper—can spark creativity, improve motor skills, and make writing irresistible for students. Dr. Gina shares practical tips for safe and engaging set-ups in classrooms or at home, plus ideas to make vertical writing a fun part of your daily routine. Tune in and get ready to transform your learning environment, one wall at a time!




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    4 mins
  • Precious Print

    Precious Print
    Feb 5 2026

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    Join Dr. Gina Pepin in Precious Print as she reveals the power of labeling your home to build early reading skills. Alongside coauthor Eric Litwin, Dr. Gina explains how children learn best when they see, touch, and talk about words in their daily world. Discover handy tips for using labeled objects, engaging in word-rich conversations, and make reading a seamless part of family life. Check out the “Ride and Read: Adventure Starts with a Story” program for free travel label printables and lots more resources at www.ginapepin.com. Make every room and ride a step toward reading success!


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