Better Learning Podcast

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The Better Learning Podcast is about improving education at all levels - Schools (public, charter, private, independent), Higher Education, & Corporate/Adult Learning. The major theme is to break down the silos and learn from others doing innovative things in education. We highlight innovative programs & initiatives, lessons learned, improvements to educational space, and real-world tactics while getting a deeper understanding of the people behind the innovation. Our guests include Heads of Schools, Superintendents, Principals, Entrepreneurs, Non-profit leaders and other innovators. Kevin Stoller, CEO of Kay-Twelve.com & author of Creating Better Learning Environments, is the host.

Designing Schools That Last For Generations with David Schrader

Mar 25, 2026

What if the buildings we design for learning could shape communities for generations?

In this episode, Mark Barga sits down with David Schrader, Principal at Schrader Group (now part of Cord Coplan Macht), to explore what it truly means to design schools that serve as community centers. From an unlikely start designing...

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work with Erica Thompson

Mar 18, 2026

What if a school could rebuild not just itself, but the community's trust and identity?

In this episode, Carla Cummins and Nick Marmolejo sit down with Erica Thompson, Business Development professional at Wells Building Systems, to explore how schools serve as the heartbeat of their communities. From her unexpected...

How School Architecture Shapes Student Futures with Jesse Miller

Mar 11, 2026

What if the buildings we design for students could shape not just how they learn, but who they become?

In this episode, Jeff Kubiak and Carla Cummins sit down with Jesse Miller, Managing Senior Principal at PBK Architects, to explore how K-12 architecture can transform education from the ground up. From designing...

How Informal Learning Spaces Are Changing the Way Kids Learn with Anne Fullenkamp

Mar 4, 2026

What if your school building wasn't just a place where learning happens, but one of the most powerful teachers in the room?

In this episode, Mark Barga sits down with Anne Fullenkamp, Senior Director of Creative Experiences at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, to explore how thoughtfully designed spaces can...