My training and experience as both an educator and a licensed architect give me a unique perspective on the design of innovative learning environments from the inside out.
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A co-founder of the High Tech High network of charter schools, I have varied experience as a teacher, program manager, writer, curriculum developer, and teacher trainer. During the past 30 years I have had the opportunity to work nationally with leading school reformers on a wide range of successful and cutting-edge curriculum and facility design projects, playing a key role in the creation and/or architectural design of over 100 dynamic schools across the United States and abroad.
5
years
ARCHITECT
Project Architect —
Jack Patrick and Associates
15
years
EDUCATOR
Teacher — Cambridge Rindge and Latin HS
Curriculum Coordinator — High Tech High
Researcher — The New Urban High School Project
15
years
EDUCATIONAL PLANNER
Director of Design — High Tech High Network
Design Strategist — Architects of Achievement
Ed Programmer — New Vista Design
8
years
CO-CHAIR
Learning Environments for Tomorrow Institute —
Harvard Graduate School of Education
100+
projects
K-12 SCHOOL DESIGN
Across the U.S. and Internationally —
Public, Charter, Independent, and Career Technical. Many with STEM, STEAM, or CTE focus
45+
projects
K-12 SCHOOL DESIGN
Within Massachusetts between 2010-2020
35+
initiatives
PROJECT-BASED INTIATIVES
From one-time trainings to 5-year train-the-trainer PBL technical assistance initiatives within K-12 schools
50+
engagements
KEYNOTES AND WORKSHOPS
Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) | Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales | Harvard Graduate Schools of Design and Education | American Association of Architects | Deeper Learning Institute | Agency by Design | Schools That Can | YouthBuild | EDspaces