Sarah & Nat Bring SailAway Readers to Hear Me Roar
This episode of the Hear Me Roar podcast features Sarah & Nat, the passionate educators behind SailAway Readers, a literacy venture built on the Science of Reading and structured literacy principles. Their mission is clear: every child deserves the opportunity to learn to read with confidence.
The SailAway Approach to Literacy
At SailAway Readers, Sarah & Nat champion evidence-based strategies designed to help every child, from preschool through primary years. Their model combines the Science of Reading with play-based, engaging practices. The result is a program that nurtures emergent literacy and strengthens school readiness.
What sets them apart is their dual commitment:
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Children & Families – empowering parents with tools to support reading development at home.
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Educators & Preschool Services – delivering onsite and online coaching so teachers can bring playful, structured literacy into classrooms.
Why They Started SailAway Readers
Like many impactful ventures, SailAway was born from a pain-point. Sarah & Nat saw too many children struggling in classrooms because literacy teaching wasn’t consistently backed by research. They asked themselves, “Someone has to fix this – and maybe that someone is us.”
That leap of faith transformed them from teachers to founders. Their belief that every child can learn to read continues to fuel SailAway’s growth.
Hear Their Story on Hear Me Roar
In the episode, Sarah & Nat share:
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How playfulness and science coexist in their teaching philosophy.
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The challenges and breakthroughs of turning teachers into entrepreneurs.
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What motivates them to keep pushing forward, even when the journey is tough.
Listeners will walk away with insights into both early childhood education and entrepreneurship – a reminder that passion and purpose are powerful drivers of change.
Why This Episode Matters
For parents, educators, and founders alike, Sarah & Nat’s story is inspiring. It’s a blueprint for how belief, science, and courage can reshape an entire field. And for those navigating their own startup journeys, it’s proof that you don’t need to have all the answers – you just need the conviction to start.