Learning by Region at A4LE Southern

This episode features conversations recorded at the A4LE Southern Regional Conference in Austin, Texas, hosted by Dr. Brian McCraw and Nick Marmolejo. Guests dig into themes like community-driven design processes, trauma-informed design, furniture and flexible learning spaces, the overuse of "learning stairs," strong architect-educator partnerships, and what truly makes a school thrive versus merely function. Our guests, in order of appearance: Jody Sergi, AIA, LEED AP: Kirksey Architecture Partner and Director, PK-12 Practice https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-sergi-aia-leed-ap-0005a53/ Cody Boyd, AIA: PBK Senior Principal https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-boyd-aia-98368a35/ Olivia Graf: Architecture for Education Partner / Design Principal https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-graf-7a0a8065/ Katie Becker: JLG Architects Architect and K12 Planner https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebecker1/ Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP: MA+ Architecture, L.L.C. Owner https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-armbruster-aia-alep/ Easy Foster, RTSBA, FAIC, CPC, LEED AP: Conroe Independent School District Executive Director Planning & Construction https://www.linkedin.com/in/easyfoster/ Brad Hunt: JLG Architects K–12 Strategy & Partnerships https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-hunt-b14264286/ Sloan McLain: Austin Independent School District Administrative Supervisor of Learning Space Integration https://www.linkedin.com/in/sloan-mclain-25a26b21/ Episode 341 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website