Olivia Odileke | Keynote Speaker • Author • Curiosity Catalyst
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Keynote Speaker • Author • Coach

Ignite Curiosity. Elevate Learning.
Lead with Fearless Purpose.

Olivia Odileke equips educators and leaders to design curiosity‑driven learning. Creator of the Spark Curiosity GPT Coach and author of Spark Curiosity, she delivers keynotes and workshops that shift classrooms from delivery to discovery.

20,000+Educators Trained
15+Years in Title I Schools
3Published Books
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Signature Keynotes & Workshops

Each experience blends research‑based practice with practical tools. Think of Olivia’s sessions like a great recipe: clear ingredients, intentional steps, and the freedom to season to your context—so teaching feels less like following a script and more like creating a memorable meal.

The Curiosity Crisis: Why Questions Are the New Literacy

Reignite wonder and build a culture where students do the heavy cognitive lifting. Aligns with deeper learning, inquiry, and authentic assessment.

  • Shift from deliver‑then‑assess to discover‑then‑explain
  • Design daily micro‑inquiry moments
  • Measure curiosity with meaningful evidence

AI Meets Curiosity: Spark Curiosity GPT Coach in Action

See how responsible AI can accelerate planning while amplifying student thinking. Live demos of the Spark Curiosity GPT Coach.

  • Generate and refine inquiry‑based tasks
  • Weave equity, access, and rigor into prompts
  • Leave with classroom‑ready artifacts

Fearless Leadership: Calm, Clarity, and Curiosity

For principals and coaches: lead with presence and purpose. Use curiosity to reduce burnout, build trust, and drive results.

  • SPARK leadership moves for staff meetings & PLCs
  • Coaching conversations that unlock teacher agency
  • Blueprints for PD that teachers actually love

Outcomes you can expect: higher student engagement, clearer learning goals, stronger discourse, and practical tools teachers use the next day.

Media & Speaking Assets

Everything planners need—in one place. Download Olivia’s speaker kit, watch the reel, and access headshots and bios.

Sample Intro (for Emcees)

“Please welcome Olivia Odileke—author of Spark Curiosity, creator of the Spark Curiosity GPT Coach, and founder of the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference. She has trained more than 20,000 educators and is here to show us how curiosity transforms learning.”

Testimonials

“Olivia’s session was the highest‑rated PD of our year.” — Molly M. District PD Director

“I used one micro‑inquiry the next day—my students wouldn’t stop thinking.” — Allison R. Middle School Math Teacher

Books by Olivia

Practical guides that turn curiosity into a daily habit—for teachers and leaders.

Spark Curiosity: A Guide to Quick Inquiry Tasks

100+ micro‑inquiry prompts and facilitation moves that spark student thinking in minutes.

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Unleashing Curiosity: Empowering Fearless Educators

A mindset‑to‑methods playbook for igniting wonder and sustaining engagement.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Nearpod

A practical starter for transforming virtual and blended teaching with Nearpod.

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Press • Articles • Interviews

Selected features, articles, and interviews that highlight Olivia’s work in inquiry‑driven teaching and leadership.

Edutopia

Strategies for quick, high‑impact inquiry that fit into any lesson.

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Education Week

Opinion: How to Kill Student Curiosity in 5 Steps (and What to Do Instead).

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Edutopia (STEM)

4 Practical Strategies to Foster Continuous Inquiry.

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Edutopia (Quick Inquiry)

Using Micro‑Inquiry Tasks to Spark Curiosity.

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Educator Forever (Podcast)

Olivia’s journey from classroom to curiosity catalyst—and how micro‑inquiry changes the game.

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Stride PD Center

Online courses and PD modules taught by Olivia.

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Press Release (Charity Ace)

Kampus Insights $50,000 Crowdfunding Campaign Launch.

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Press Release (24‑7)

Kampus Insights Launches $50K Campaign to Spark Classroom Curiosity Revolution.

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About Olivia

Olivia Odileke is a nationally recognized educator, author, and speaker who has trained over 20,000 teachers in curiosity‑driven instruction. With 15+ years in Title I schools, she blends research‑based practice with human‑centered design to help educators “cook with curiosity”—using clear ingredients and simple steps that lead to unforgettable learning.

  • Founder, Spark Curiosity EDU Conference
  • Creator, Spark Curiosity GPT Coach
  • Founder, The Spark Circle
  • Certified Trainer (Nearpod); Math Instructional Coach (HMH)
  • Published lessons with CPALMS, Nearpod, and Pearson
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