About Sound Readers

Sound Readers is a Canadian-owned and operated company committed to delivering high-quality, structured literacy-based reading games and courses for educators and families. For over 25 years, Sound Readers has brought reading success and joy to thousands of students—and their teachers—through engaging and effective learning tools.

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Meet Martha Kovack, Founder and CEO

Martha Kovack, MEd, is the founder, owner, and CEO of Sound Readers, and a passionate advocate for improving literacy skills. With a strong background in primary school and special education teaching, as well as early childhood education, Martha brings over 35 years of experience to her work. She has provided training and support to teachers, preservice teachers, families, early childhood educators, speech-language pathologists, librarians, and others dedicated to helping children learn to read.

 

A Passion for Improving Reading Skills

Martha's journey began in the classroom, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of reading struggles on students' lives. This experience sparked her passion for finding effective solutions to improve reading skills. She went on to earn her Master of Education degree at the University of British Columbia and became certified in Orton-Gillingham, Practical Linguistics, and Structured Literacy approaches to beginning reading instruction.    

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Creator of Crazy Cards Phonics Card Games

Martha created and produced the first set of phonics card games, Crazy Shorts, in 1998. These games have been enjoyed by teachers and students alike for over two decades, and continue to be a teacher favorite to support their students in gaining the decoding, spelling, and oral language practice they need.

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Staying Current and Committed to Excellence

Martha is committed to staying current with the latest research and best practices in reading instruction. She regularly attends conferences, takes courses, and participates in conversations with leading reading researchers to ensure that Sound Readers' products and resources are always aligned with the latest scientific knowledge.

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Our Mission

At Sound Readers, our mission is to provide educators and families with beginning reading instruction tools and resources to help students enjoy the practice they need to succeed.