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Call to Action: Using a Culture on Purpose framework school design teams will:
Abstract: Conversations around safety and security in schools have been going on forever, without seemingly, much progress. Acknowledging that physical security measures have their place, what if we flipped our process to begin with Creating Culture on Purpose. WHY is it important? WHAT role does design play? HOW is it different from what we’ve been doing? And do the answers vary depending on WHO’s answering the questions? Join us in a profound conversation led by Dr. George Barnes, Educator/Public Speaker/Author and Social Equity Hype Man along with students, teachers, parents, community members and design professionals in an open and honest conversation that tackles these tough questions using the right frame of mind and leading to tangible approaches. Let’s collaborate together to maximize our impact for substantive change!
Learning Objectives:
Judy’s passion lies in creating environments that welcome & embrace ALL learners. Her strengths include facilitating authentic community engagement conversations that meaningfully involve all stakeholders. Her influence extends nationally and internationally having served as Chair of the two leading educational associations: Association for Learning Environments & AIA’s Committee on Architecture for Education. In 2013, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award from A4LE recognizing her contributions to the profession of educational planning and design.
Carmen is a principal leading DLR Group’s K-12 Education studio in the Southwest. Since 2001 Carmen’s projects have included the MacConnell Award-Winning Canyon View High School, a community college science center, educational performing arts centers, and schools specializing in deaf, autistic, and neuro-diverse students. In addition, for the past seven years Carmen has volunteered on the Arizona School Facilities Oversight Board, and currently chairs this state-wide board.
Closing in on two decades of experience as an educational leader, Dr. Barnes has dedicated himself to fostering equity and achievement in urban schools. With work that spans from roles as a substitute teacher to Superintendent, Dr. Barnes has anchored his career on building positive work cultures, connecting with students and families, and striving for high achievement.
Dr. Barnes’ published research in Black male student academic achievement was a driving force in the authoring of his book Rise, My Setting Son and has offered readers insight on the social challenges and opportunities that are historically and presently prevalent for black males. As a presenter and keynote speaker, Dr. Barnes connects his brand of motivation with the challenges of teaching and leading in schools while linking the need to move all students to have equitable access to all that life has to offer.
Design of Educational Facilities
Acts as a resource to the design team in providing ongoing guidance and support to ensure that the emerging and ultimate design aligns with the established community vision, education goals, future programming, written design standards, best/next practices and education policy.