Terrie Noland is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner and a nationally recognized leader in education and literacy. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Terrie unpacks why literacy is one of the most powerful predictors of an individual’s success and well-being, and why it matters for society at large.

She dives into the deep connections between literacy, poverty, incarceration, and public health, and explains why early intervention can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Terrie also challenges common misconceptions about literacy in the U.S. and shares what real leadership in this space looks like, from classrooms to policy.

Journalists, if you’d like to connect with Terrie Noland for a story, you can find her and other thought-leaders, on Rolli.ai.