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Empowered Teachers, Empowered Readers: Advocating for Effective Curricula
Thursday, November 6, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Presented by Celeste Myers, Literacy Specialist and Educator, Edna Karr High School (LA); and Dr. Lori Silver, National Literacy Consultant, Lexia
Sponsored by Lexia
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Join Lexia National Literacy Consultant Dr. Lori Silver and Literacy Specialist and educator Celeste Myers for a powerful edWebinar on how teachers can use their agency to advocate for evidence-based literacy curricula that drive student success. They share how teachers’ knowledge of student needs can guide schools and districts toward literacy solutions that truly make a difference.
You learn how to take initiative in shaping literacy instruction, effectively communicate with leadership, and strengthen your advocacy to ensure students have access to impactful, research-driven curricula. You leave with actionable strategies to influence curriculum decisions and advance literacy growth in your school community.
You gain insights on:
- What teacher agency looks like in curriculum decisions—and why it matters
- How to identify and advocate for evidence-based literacy solutions that support diverse learners
- Approaches to engaging leadership in conversations about curriculum adoption and implementation
- How empowered teachers can shape long-term literacy success in their schools
Join us to learn how to elevate your voice, strengthen your advocacy, and champion literacy growth for all students. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers.
About the Presenters
Celeste D. Myers is a dedicated educator with 14 years of experience across multiple grade levels, from kindergarten to secondary education. Holding a master’s degree in early childhood education, she is currently pursuing a second master’s in secondary education from Tulane University, with plans to add certifications in literacy and dyslexia. A native of New Orleans, Celeste now serves as a Literacy Specialist and English I teacher at Edna Karr High School in Algiers, Louisiana, where she is deeply committed to enhancing her students’ reading and writing skills.
Her passion for literacy extends beyond the classroom as the founder of Literacy NOLA, an initiative dedicated to improving literacy rates among scholars in her community. Celeste is an active member of several professional and community organizations, including Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education), the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the Mardi Gras Krewe Femme Fatale. She is also a devoted mother to her son, Robert Wallace Jr. Driven by a profound commitment to education, Celeste is on a mission to empower every student to become a confident, lifelong reader.
Dr. Lori Silver, National Literacy Consultant at Lexia, is a former teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and district-level leader who is dedicated to enhancing literacy efforts from the classroom to the district level. She has designed, led, and delivered numerous professional development opportunities with a focus on creating systemic impact, increasing educator efficacy, and providing organizational support for leaders and educators. Her work is driven by a commitment to closing the opportunity gap for students, grounded in evidence-based practices. She has published research on the impact of job isolation on school administrators, and, most recently, she earned her Ph.D. in educational leadership from George Mason University.
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Lexia®, a Cambium Learning® Group brand, is transforming literacy education, driving change in 1 of every 3 school districts across the United States. For more than 40 years, Lexia has been a thought leader in literacy education, delivering award-winning, research-based solutions grounded in the Science of Reading. With a full spectrum of offerings, including professional learning, curricula, and embedded assessment tools, Lexia provides educators with Structured Literacy solutions that are proven effective and designed to drive meaningful literacy outcomes. By empowering educators with unparalleled ease of use and the knowledge and tools they need, Lexia helps more students unlock their potential to read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit lexialearning.com.
