John Sorvillo is a licensed elementary school teacher who has been in educational administration for nearly a decade. At the Westwood Preparatory Academy, the students are in residential care, most under court custody with no familial provisions. As a director at the academy, Sorvillo builds programs, teaches, and counsels with the goal of inspiring hope through education. Initially, the academy had one 3D printer, but it struggled to incorporate it into instructional lessons. With John’s efforts, it now has four printers that function as conduits for experiencing life skills, such as teamwork; acquiring technology skills, such as CAD design; and gaining ‘soft skills’ needed to function in society.

He joins the show today to talk about how his 3D printing program has played a huge role in creating inspiration and his novel ways of showing at-risk students a whole new way of learning.

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