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Something new just dropped in the community (and it's already being perfectly imperfect)

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

SPECIAL EDITION 1

cOMMUNITY eXCLUSIVE PODCAST

Hey Reader,

I want to introduce you to Nora and Nick. They are the AI Team of The Notebook — a new podcast series that lives exclusively in the Learning in a Distracted World community. And yes, they are AI. Fully, completely, transparently artificial intelligence. I built them that way on purpose.

If you haven't already signed up for the FREE community you can click here and get not only this episode, but access to all my free resources.

Here's why. I know you don't have 45 quiet minutes to sit and read everything I write. But you might have a commute. Or dishes. Or a walk you desperately needed after a hard evening.

The Notebook exists for exactly those moments. Nora and Nick take my content and walk you through it conversationally, in a format that actually fits into your life. Every episode also spotlights one way you can use NotebookLM yourself — because showing you what AI looks like when it's used thoughtfully is part of the whole point.

​Episode 0 — the Series Introduction — is live now in the community. Nora and Nick introduce themselves, explain the show, walk you through how the community works, and then come back with a corrections addendum. Because the first run wasn't perfect, and we are owning that with grace. That is the perfectly imperfect principle in action. Head over and press play. Then drop a comment and introduce yourself — I read every single one.

-Kelly

P.S. Here's the behind-the-scenes story I have to share. This entire concept — Nora, Nick, The Notebook, all of it — was born on a Friday afternoon while I was proctoring my students' state standardized test. My job after reading the directions is to roam the room and monitor. I can't look at anything. I can't help anyone. I just walk between desks and stare at the walls. For my ADHD brain it is genuinely excruciating. So this time I built the whole thing in my head while counting ceiling tiles. That is probably the most on-brand origin story I could have given this community. Episode 1 drops this weekend — and you're going to want to hear it.

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Reading Specialist & Learning Coach

Kelly Sutherland, NBCT, Ed.S

Empowering Parents and Educators to Unlock Every Child's Reading Potential Hi! I'm Kelly Sutherland, an educational specialist passionate about transforming how children learn to read. With years of experience in phonemic awareness and literacy development, I help parents and educators understand the science behind reading success.What I Offer: Through my platform, you'll discover evidence-based strategies that make learning engaging and effective. I specialize in breaking down complex concepts like phonemes, phonemic awareness, and multisensory learning approaches into practical, actionable guidance that works in real classrooms and homes.My Mission: Every child deserves to experience the joy of reading. Whether you're supporting a struggling reader, working with children who have Dyslexia or ADHD, or simply want to give your child the strongest foundation possible, I'm here to guide you with research-backed methods and compassionate support.What Makes My Approach Different: I believe in short, focused, and guided instruction that meets children where they are. My content combines the latest research from organizations like the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development with practical tools you can implement immediately.From phonemic awareness fundamentals to advanced reading strategies, I'll help you build confidence in your teaching approach while fostering a genuine love of learning in the children you serve.Ready to transform reading instruction? Let's unlock the magic of language together.

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