Better Learning Podcast

Remco started MiEN Company with an idea in mind - to design open learning and working spaces that mirror modern working environments so that students were better prepared for the real world. Intentional design in schools can build readiness for the work environment and amplifies the soft skills future employers are looking for. While teachers move away from traditional instruction, schools must also adapt and create active learning spaces that help educators make an impact.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.

Dr. Kirk Henwood is passionate about public school education and the opportunity it provides to all children. His professional mission is to fulfill the promise of public education in rural Colorado public education through creating effective schools, and effective school leadership in order to provide high quality learning opportunities for students. His experiences in working in small rural school districts have given him a broad set of skills to fulfill this mission, including valuing relationships, expertise in quality instructional practices, deep experience in human resources, and educational law, all of which he leverages in order to better meet the needs of students and their learning.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.

Jolene is passionate about designing creative and innovative spaces that allow all students’ needs to be met for learning success. Since NorvaNivel was founded in Australia in 2010, she has personally partnered with hundreds of education leaders to help their schools navigate, from traditional teaching and classroom design, to create agile learning spaces that support the pedagogy of today and tomorrow. With an understanding of the direction of education, Jolene creates the vision of learning spaces of the future. She brings with her hundreds of successful case studies and a commitment to improving education in the United States with inclusive learning spaces. She is inspired by her children and transforming the world in which they learn. 

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If you are interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great guest, please connect with Kevin Stoller

Tim’s experience spans for more than twenty years. His background in architecture and construction, combined with his detailed experience providing long range planning and budgeting for school districts, allows him to serve in a leadership role with an unmatched capacity. Tim is a valuable leader throughout all aspects of the industry including visioning, project facilitation, professional presentations, team management, programming, schematic design, design development, graphic design, construction
drawings and contract administration.

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If you are interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great guest, please connect with Kevin Stoller

Providing an innovative, relevant, and future-focused learning experience is important for the next generation of students. By moving away from the "factory model", you can be certain that your students will gain a sense of ownership, the opportunity to feel valued and heard, and to learn from real-world connections.

To learn more about the work Tom Woelper is doing, visit https://neiacademy.org/.

If you know a school leader that would benefit from a peer-to-peer confidential group, nominate them today at www.ed-leaders.org.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture.

Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com

Our second episode in Season 5 features Michelle Ball, an educator for more than forty years and the founder of Alturas Academy located in Idaho Falls. Alturas Academy has a unique model that has built a strong community for their students to learn in an environment that is safe and engaging. Take a listen to this episode to learn new successful methods of content delivery that every educator should know about!

If you know a school leader that would benefit from a peer-to-peer confidential group, nominate them today at www.ed-leaders.org.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture.

Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com

Thank you to Carmelo Piazza for having an open, honest conversation about being a school leader in today's environment.

To learn more about the work Carmelo is doing, visit http://carmelothesciencefellow.com/

If you know a school leader that would benefit from a peer-to-peer confidential group, nominate them today at www.ed-leaders.org.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture.

Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com

Thank you to Jenna Guldberg of The North Carolina Leadership Academy for having an open, honest conversation about being a school leader in today's environment.

If you know a school leader that would benefit from a peer-to-peer confidential group, nominate them today at www.ed-leaders.org.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture.

Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com

Keeping with the focus on school leadership this season, this episode explores the view from a school board member. What do the board members want? How involved are they? Do you view them as your boss? How much information do the need to know?

Thank you to Camille Knudson, Vice President of the Tooele County School District Board of Education for having an open, honest conversation.

If you know a school leader that would benefit from a peer-to-peer confidential group, nominate them today at www.ed-leaders.org.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture.

Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com

This is a discussion from a local podcast in Arizona with host Alicia Haygood, Kevin Stoller, and Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel. Topics include:

-Taking Over as Superintendent During COVID

-Leading Through Chaos

-Changing the Culture

-Building Community Support

-Addressing the Competition between Public Districts and Charter Schools

We also discuss the value of Superintendents having an outlet of peers to work through personal and professional issues. What is Education Leaders' Organization? ELO is aimed to reduce the turnover in leadership roles by focusing on personal development, as well as professional development.

If you know a School Superintendent that would benefit from a peer-to-peer confidential group, nominate them today at www.ed-leaders.org.

Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture.

Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com