About Me

Hey y’all, I’m Bryce Sizemore!

I’m a Texas-based educator, teacher cheerleader, and small group literacy expert with over a decade of experience in K–2 classrooms. I’m passionate about helping early elementary teachers feel confident and supported—especially when it comes to planning engaging, effective small group reading instruction rooted in the Science of Reading.

Whether you’re looking for classroom-ready resources or PD that actually makes sense for real classrooms, you’re in the right place.

Why I Do What I Do

After 14 years in the classroom, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful small group instruction can be when it’s grounded in research and meets kids exactly where they are.

I believe learning should be hands-on, joyful, and meaningful. That’s why everything I share—from decodable readers to intervention toolkits—is designed to help you teach with confidence while keeping your kids at the heart of it all.

What I Offer

Here at The Teaching Texan, I create tools and trainings that are:

✅ Aligned with the Science of Reading

✅ Designed for K–2 small group reading success

✅ Low-prep and high-impact (because your time matters)

✅ Created by a real classroom teacher (that’s me!) who gets it

I also offer professional development that bridges the gap between theory and real-world classroom practice.

Trusted by Teachers around the world

Over the years, I’ve been honored to present at educator conferences and events that light me up—sharing strategies and resources that teachers can implement the very next day.

You may have seen me at:

  • ✨ Get Your Teach On National Conference Summer 2025
  • ✨ Educator Summit Virtual Conference (Winter 2025, Summer 2024, Winter 2024, Summer 2023)
  • ✨ Teacher Summer Talks (Summer 2025, Summer 2024)
  • ✨ Teachers Pay Teachers Conference (July 2023, July 2019, July 2018)
  • ✨ Staff Development for Educators (SDE)
    • Texas Conference for 2nd Grade Teachers January 2020
    • Texas Conference for Kindergarten Teachers February 2020
    • SDE National Conference July 2019
    • Arkansas Kindergarten Conference January 2019
    • Growth Mindset Conference June 2016

And I’m just getting started!

A Few Fun Facts

📍 I live in Dallas, TX with my husband, son, daughter, and husky.

📚 I’m obsessed with decodable books, but I also have a soft spot for sticky notes and flair pens.

☕ I run on iced coffee and teacher TikToks.

💬 You’ll catch me saying “y’all” more times than I can count—and I’m not sorry about it!