This is what happens when two teachers see too many kids struggling to read… and decide to fix it themselves
In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate & Tobi sit down with Sarah & Nat, founders of SailAway Readers. Built on the Science of Reading and structured literacy principles, SailAway is reshaping how children learn – blending evidence-based strategies with playfulness to make reading accessible for every child.
We dive into:
💡 Why Sarah & Nat left the classroom to launch SailAway Readers
🧑🔬 The science behind structured literacy and why it matters
🏆 The challenges (and wins) of turning teachers into entrepreneurs
📝 How play-based learning can transform school readinessIf you’re a parent, teacher, or founder, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger about impact and possibility.
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Show Links:
https://www.sailawayreaders.com
https://befitfood.com.au/
https://cubes.co/
Connect With Sarah & Nat
https://www.sailawayreaders.com/about
Connect With Kate:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/
Connect With Tobi:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/
Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- Published26 August 2025 at 6:44 am UTC
- Length35 min
- Season1
- Episode27
- RatingClean