The TechEd Clubhouse

Bridging Classrooms & Careers: Liz Gallo from Whymaker


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šŸ’” How do we turn classrooms into innovation hubs? Liz Gallo, founder of Whymaker, joins us to share how she’s transforming education by making hands-on, minds-on learning the norm—and how schools can partner with businesses to better prepare students for the future.


In This Episode:

  • āœ… How Whymaker helps teachers bring playful, project-based learning to every classroom
    āœ… The power of school-business partnerships in shaping career-ready students
    āœ… Real-world workforce development projects that connect education with industry
    āœ… Why CTE & STEM programs are more than just technical skills—they teach essential workplace skills
    āœ… How any educator can start collaborating with local businesses today


Game Changing Takeaways

  • šŸ’” Hands-on learning isn’t optional—it’s essential for real-world success.
  • šŸ’” Workplace skills (like collaboration & problem-solving) are just as critical as technical skills.
  • šŸ’” Local businesses WANT to support education—you just need to ask!


Resouces and Links

🌐 Visit Whymaker:Whymaker.com

Check out the NYS Clean Energy for Educators Workshops. Sign up for one near you!!!


šŸ“¢ Follow Liz & Whymaker: @Whymaker on all social platforms


šŸŽÆ Your Challenge:
What’s one way you can bring real-world industry connections into your classroom? šŸ’¬ Tag us with #TechEdClubhouse & share your ideas!

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The TechEd ClubhouseBy Dan Thomas