In this episode of Bold Women Collective Backstory, host Jolene Levin sits down with Janice Wintermyer, Learning Consultant at Canva Education, to explore what it truly means to empower educators and unlock creativity in every student.

From a small-town upbringing outside Seattle to more than 15 years in the middle and high school classroom, Janice shares how her experiences as a teacher, instructional technology coach, and global facilitator shaped her approach to supporting educators through change. Recorded live at FETC, this conversation highlights trust, relationships, intentional use of emerging tools, and why creativity fuels confidence in learning.

What you’ll learn:

• How trust and relationships fuel educator innovation
• Supporting educators through rapid change and uncertainty
• Intentional approaches to creativity and learning in the age of AI
• Why empowering students with confidence prepares them for the future

If you’re a teacher, school leader, or education professional, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration for cultivating confidence, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences.

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Recorded live at FETC.