Secondary ELA Specialist

Arizona Department of Education

lauren.spenceley@azed.gov  

Jill Scott, M.Ed.

K-12 Social Studies and World and Native Languages Specialist

Arizona Department of Education

jill.scott@azed.gov  

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Catherine Malone, Coconino County Education Service Agency

Michaela Rose Claussen, well+aligned

Misty Sailors, WestEd

Joan Sedita, Keys to Literacy

From the moment we began, it was clear that this group is deeply invested in ensuring every adolescent in Arizona has access to the high‑quality literacy experiences they deserve. Our conversation was rich and purposeful — centering on shared vision, coherence across systems, and the practical steps needed to support literacy development for grades 6–12 statewide.

Jill and I are grateful for the thoughtful dialogue, big-picture thinking, and willingness of every member to dig into the work. This network is already shaping into something truly special, and I’m excited for the impact we will make together. We are so excited to share with you our mission, vision, and goals once the planning is finished!

Thank you to Brittany Whitneybell, Dr. Lynn Daniel, Christi Reay, Cara Slaughter, Danell Stephenson, Sasha Litzenberger, MA, CAPM, Katie Salch, Lori Armitage, and Karen Scott for your hard work!

Here’s to a strong launch and to the meaningful collaboration ahead! Arizona’s students deserve nothing less. 📚💬🌵

• Lori Armatage, Phoenix Union High School District

• Sasha Litzenberger, Arizona State University

• Jen Nevins, JO Combs Unified School District

• Christi Reay, American Leadership Academy, Inc/Charter One

• Katie Salch, Glendale Community College & Student Choice High School

• Karen Scott, Buckeye Union High School

• Cara Slaughter, Flagstaff Unified School District

• Danell Stephenson, Deer Valley Unified School District

• Brie Whitneybell, ASU Prep