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Captivate and Motivate: Transforming High School Literacy Through Student-Centered Learning

June 2nd, 2025  at  11:00 AM MST / 1:00 PM EST

 

How Two Districts Are Rethinking High School Literacy

In too many high-school classrooms, students are going through the motions without true engagement. Our recent research shows they’re often not captivated by what they’re learning and literacy scores reflect this trend. So, what does it take to capture their attention and motivation?

Join us for a powerful panel featuring two districts using the Odell High School Literacy curriculum to design student-centered classrooms. You’ll hear how they are engaging students through full, meaningful texts, student voice, and opportunities for deep thinking.

You’ll walk away with:

  • An understanding of what student-centered learning looks like at the high-school level
  • Insight into what captivates students and why motivation starts with relevance
  • How student feedback can powerfully shape instructional design
  • Strategies and structures that support student agency and deeper thinking
  • Real-world examples of how the Odell curriculum uplevels the classroom experience

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Our Esteemed Panelists

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Deborah Coffer

Instructional Support Specialist, Springdale School District - Panelist

Deborah Coffer supports Grades 6–12 ELA and Math in the Springdale School District as an Instructional Support Specialist. With over 25 years in education—as a teacher, administrator, mentor, and coach—she brings deep experience in instructional improvement and professional learning. She collaborates with district and school leaders to support teacher growth and is currently leading the implementation of the Odell High School Literacy Program to ensure rigorous, equitable learning for all students.  

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Anne Marie Blieszner

High School Literacy Curriculum Specialist, Denver Public Schools - Panelist

Anne Marie is passionate about centering diverse and historically marginalized perspectives and experiences in curriculum. She works with the DPS Humanities team to honor student voice and collaborate with teachers. Her work with teachers and in schools involves leveraging feedback and data to drive change and promote instructional growth. Prior to this role, she taught concurrent enrollment Composition and Literature in DPS. Before teaching in Denver, she taught high school English in France.

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Dr. Leila Nuland

Senior Vice President at Education Elements - Host

Over the course of her career, Dr. Leila Nuland has leveraged her experience as a high school teacher to build out high-impact products and services that support K-12 educators and leaders. She is passionate about inclusive leadership and has a track record for developing strategy for and managing teams in a high-growth environment.

 

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Judson Odell

Founder and CEO of Odell Education - Co-Host 

Judson Odell is an educator with a wide range of experience from classroom teaching to program design. Before founding Odell Education, Judson was a professor of Humanities and Dean of Students at Centro Lincoln University College, Universidad Nacional San Martín, Argentina. He also served as an English Language Specialist at The College Board and Educational Testing Service. As CEO of Odell Education, Judson has directed the development of nationally-acclaimed literacy curricula including the Odell High School Literacy Program and Developing Core Literacy Proficiencies for grades 6-12.