More Than Hashtags

More Than Hashtags - Ep. 13

By Topher Booth

Published October 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM CDT

In this episode of "More Than Hashtags - the OPSProud Podcast" Omaha Public School's Superintendent Matthew Ray talks with 2nd Grade Teacher Keairra Watson. Keairra shares how the "Science of Reading" shapes her approach to literacy in the classroom setting. Additionally how this method connects to the wider OPS Moonshot for all students to be reading at grade level by the year 2030.

More Than Hashtags

Topher Booth

I grew up in a military family. I had the opportunity to move all over the United States as well as to other countries. Maybe it is from that, but I LOVE hearing people's story. I have one of the coolest jobs getting to be a part of sharing others journeys and listening to their experiences. My background is in the arts, marketing, and design. Having lived in Omaha now for half my life it is definitely home and I am proud to be a part of the team here at KIOS sharing this city's voice and story.

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