A number of changes have occurred recently on the SelfDesign Learning Foundation Board of Directors. Sherry Elwood, who joined the board two years ago, has left to pursue other opportunities. We offer her our heartfelt thanks for her contributions to [...]
By River Meyer, SelfDesign® Director of Organizational Learning and Culture This is the third article in a series exploring the SelfDesign philosophy. Learning happens in relationship, whether that relationship is with a family member, a mentor, friends, books or videos, [...]
Verena Gibbs joined the SelfDesign® Learning Foundation Board of Directors in 2017 because she thought it would be a good way to support an organization that had given her so much earlier in her career. “I’m very grateful to have [...]
Nikki is leaving SelfDesign! OVer the past 15 years, she has been a SelfDesign parent, learning consultant, former chief learning officer, principal and vice principal. We spoke to Nikki about her SelfDesign experiences and the changes she has seen unfold and been part of at SelfDesign.
Main feature photo and photo above by Sean St. Denis Affectionately compared to a goblin shark, and sometimes – rarely – the more pleasant “baby duck” by kids who’ve taken his HomeLearners Network (HLN) Activities, our newest Guide, [...]
Meet HomeLearnersNetwork Guide, Amber Santos! Muralist, musician, dancer, hockey mama and amateur surfer, Amber is a person of many talents. She identified as an artist at an early age, and explores art in all its forms with a focus on visual arts. Having spent over 20 years as a professional artist and over 12 years teaching art with SelfDesign Learning Community (SDLC), she’s grateful she can create safe spaces for kids to express themselves and connect with others as a Guide for HomeLearners Network.
Lori draws on years of behind-the-scenes experience administering and supporting SelfDesign offerings to share her insights and tips on how families can make the most of their SelfDesign learning experience
This Earth Day, learners can learn more about cultivating a garden – of any size – that will attract butterflies and why this is important.
This SelfDesign educator’s own experiences and interests in technology and board and video games, and his training as a social worker, help him to connect with and support diverse learners interested in exploring technology.
Not only does Marianne understand SelfDesign’s philosophy and approach, she lives it.
