About Sound Readers

Sound Readers is a Canadian-owned and operated business dedicated to providing high-quality, research-based reading solutions to educators and families around the world. For over 20 years, our games have been produced by our trusted partners in India, while our Canadian design and development team brings a unique perspective and expertise to the global market.

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Meet Martha Kovack, Founder and CEO

As a passionate advocate for improving reading skills, Martha Kovack, MEd, is the founder, owner, and CEO of Sound Readers. With a background in teaching and education, Martha is a certified Orton-Gillingham Teacher and a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. She has extensive experience teaching English Language Arts to preservice teachers and early childhood educators, and has also worked as an Early Literacy Specialist with the Ontario Early Years system.

 

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 and Structured Literacy approaches to beginning reading instruction.

 

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 popular choice for teachers to support their students in gaining the decoding 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 the tools and resources they need to help students develop a lifelong love of reading. We are proud to be a Canadian-owned and operated business, and we are committed to bringing our expertise and passion for reading instruction to the global market.