About me
Lauren Spenceley M.Ed. is the Secondary English Language Arts Specialist with the Arizona Department of Education. Lauren provides support to districts, schools, and educators with implementation of Arizona's English Language Arts Standards, with particular focus on grades 6-12, including literacy leadership and impactful professional development. Prior to joining ADE in 2020, Lauren was a secondary ELA classroom teacher, spanning grades 7-12, for over 14 years. During this time, Lauren also developed and taught professional development to ELA colleagues, developed literacy strategies and curriculum at the district level, and lead summer literacy programs for parents. Lauren also sits on the board of the Arizona English Teachers’ Association, an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English. Lauren is dedicated to promoting adolescent literacy, engendering a love of literature and reading for all students, and empowering fellow educators.
