Martha Kovack, MEd

Martha Kovack, MEd, is the founder of Sound Readers, a Canadian company dedicated to structured literacy-based games and training. Martha brings over 35 years of classroom, special education, and early childhood education experience to her work, bridging the gap between evidence-based reading research and daily practice.

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Background

• Founded Sound Readers: Spent over 25 years creating engaging learning tools and professional development that have brought reading success to thousands of educators and students.

• Advanced Classroom Literacy: Provided professional development and coaching for junior grade teachers at Vanguard School in Montreal (2023-2026)

• Taught Higher Education: Instructed English Language Arts pre-service teachers at Georgian College and Brandon University's Faculty of Education (2018–2024)

• Coached & Facilitated: Contributed as a coach and presenter for the International Dyslexia Association Ontario (2020–2024), for Project Uplift (bringing rapid diagnostic screening and structured literacy PD to teachers in Barbados).

• Served as an Early Literacy Specialist: Worked 16 years with the Ontario Early Years system supporting thousands of children (birth - age 5), their families, and their educators.

• Created www.LetsGetReadingRight.com 

• Credentials: Maintained 35 years in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers, earned a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education at the University of British Columbia, and holds certifications in Orton-Gillingham, Practical Linguistics, and Structured Literacy.

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Professional Collaboration

• Educators: Elementary school teachers, pre-service teachers, early childhood educators, and her Sound Readers Power Hour team.

• Specialists: Speech-language pathologists, librarians, and literacy advocates.

• Families & Communities: Parents, caregivers, and children from birth through to intermediate grades.

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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 favourite to support students in gaining the decoding, spelling, and oral language/vocabulary/syntax 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.