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Abstract: The evolution of today’s students and curriculum has rapidly changed over the last 2 decades, while K-12 learning environments have remained relatively unchanged in the last 20 years. We will identify the different learning styles of today’s students and teaching dilemmas. Then, incorporate these findings into K-12 classroom design with furniture, signage, graphics, and décor to impact student outcomes with well-being and comfort as key components of K-12 classroom design.
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Kimberly combines years of Behavioral Health design expertise with the design of the classroom to positively affect the health, well-being and learning experience of those within. Her focus is around creating interior environments supported through trauma-informed and evidence-based design. She collaborates closely with her clients and multi-disciplinary design teams to create meaningful interior experiences that support learning and provide a sense of place unique to each solution. Her commitment to combining evidence and experience design into a comprehensive interior has influenced a diverse range of projects. Through her 20+ years she has designed healthcare, behavioral health, community health, science and technology, educational facilities and more.
Meredith is a 4th grade reading and writing teacher with 20 years experience across grades K-5. She has taught in both Colorado and Chicago. She earned her National Board Teaching Certification in 2009. She spent two years working outside the classroom as a literary coach and instructional leader. Meredith believes that classroom set up and design is as critical to student learning as the content she teaches.
Ronda has worked with Architect and Design firms for the past 25 years. With a strong knowledge of the specification process, her focus is on leading architects and designers to world class architectural products. The past 4 years I have focused solely on K-12 Learning Environment with regards to behavior healthy and ergonomics.