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[Texas Leader Lunch & Learn]
Beyond Credit Recovery: Building a Comprehensive Digital Curriculum Program
Join Rio Grande Valley educators for a conversation on expanding access with digital curriculum.
We'll hear directly from Texas districts using high-quality, TEKS-aligned virtual curriculum to turn a single-use credit recovery tool into an all-in-one platform, from expanding course access for virtual and hybrid learning to supporting CCMR goals.
This event has been postponed.
Jamie Candee leads Edmentum’s strategic vision and long-term growth as President, CEO, and Board Director. In this role, Jamie has continuously focused on putting educators at the forefront of Edmentum programs and services, all of which are designed to identify and support unique learning styles while improving student outcomes. Providing educators with flexible digital curriculum and assessments for learning allows them to personalize instruction and create equitable learning opportunities for all students.
In her time leading Edmentum, Jamie has received numerous awards including 2025 Global Leader of the Year from the EdTech Awards, Calibre One’s Top 25 Women Leaders in US PE-Backed Software for 2025; the 2023 Tech Edvocate Best Global EdTech Leader award; the 2022 POW! (Power of Women) Award from ASU+GSV, which recognizes influential female leaders providing equal access to the future through education; the 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland Award by Ernst & Young; and one of EdTech Digest’s Top 100 Influencers in EdTech in 2018.
Dr. Glenn Wood is Superintendent at Plainfield Consolidated School District 202 in Illinois, the fifth largest district in Illinois. Dr. Wood has demonstrated the ability to be a leader with strategic vision who has managed large-scale initiatives, navigated the politics of municipalities, and worked with bargaining groups to improve student achievement. Before working in Plainfield, Dr. Wood has experience in numerous roles, including a mathematics teacher and later, a high school principal.
Throughout his decades of educational experience, first as a teacher and then as a school and district administrator, Dr. Khelghati has demonstrated a commitment to creating equitable learning environments, enabling all children to excel and develop their full capacities.
Dr. Khelghati’s doctoral degree work from the University of Illinois at Chicago focused on understanding the transformative power of trust in instructional improvement.
Dr. Teresa Polson joined the VVSD staff in 2005 as a science teacher at Martinez Middle School. She has held multiple vital leadership roles within the district and surrounding region, including serving as the VVSD Special Education District Coordinator, Extended School Year Principal, and Dean of Students at Brooks Middle School. She later served as assistant director of student services for VVSD before transitioning into building leadership as the assistant principal and then principal of Jane Addams Middle School.
Dr. John P. Price brings 25 years of experience in education leadership to his new role as superintendent of Indian Prairie School District 204, which he assumed in July 2026. He previously led North Chicago School District 187, where he stabilized district leadership, strengthened teacher retention, raised high school graduation rates, and maintained a consistent annual budget surplus.
Dr. Price also helped establish the North Chicago Public Education Foundation, which has awarded more than 100 full-ride scholarships.
Earlier in his career, he served in various leadership roles within Chicago Public Schools.
Dr. Martina Smith is superintendent of District 300 in Algonquin, with 28 schools serving pre-K through 12th grade. Her leadership focuses on three areas: student voice and leadership, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and partnerships. In 2026, she received the Regional Superintendent Award at the 50th Kane County Educator of the Year Awards Banquet.
Before becoming superintendent, she was deputy superintendent for District 300. Additional roles included assistant superintendent of Title I schools, principal of Carpentersville Middle School, and principal of Meadowdale Elementary School. She also held positions as principal, assistant principal, and teacher at Rockford Public Schools.
Dr. Janice K. Jackson, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, led the nation’s third-largest district to record graduation rates and launched Learn. Plan. Succeed. to ensure every senior had a concrete postsecondary plan. As the former CEO of Hope Chicago, she built debt-free college and career pathways for Chicago students and families in partnership with local employers.
Dr. John Burkey joined LUDA as executive director in January 2018. Prior to his current role, he served as superintendent of LUDA-member Huntley Community School District 158 for 12 years.
Edmentum Executive in Residence
Executive Director, The Aspen Institute Education and Society Program
Dr. Janice K. Jackson, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, led the nation’s third-largest district to record graduation rates and launched Learn. Plan. Succeed. to ensure every senior had a concrete postsecondary plan. Now as CEO of Hope Chicago, she’s building debt-free college and career pathways for Chicago students and families in partnership with local employers.
In addition to her groundbreaking work in education, Dr. Jackson has forged strategic partnerships with the business community, driving economic growth and innovation.
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AGENDA
10:00 – 10:15 AM | Arrival, Check-in, Coffee, and Networking
10:15 – 10:25 AM | Welcome & Opening Activity - Gallery Walk
10:25 – 10:40 AM | Opening Presenter - Janice Jackson
10:40 – 11:40 AM | Superintendent Panel: What’s Actually Working
11:40 – 11:50 AM | Transition
11:50 – 12:50 PM | Lunch (networking only, no agenda)
12:50 – 1:30 PM | Breakout Session
1:30 – 2:00 PM | Large Group Discussion, Q&A, and Closing Reflections
