Sometimes people think the phrase “summer learning” is a bit of an oxymoron, as summertime traditionally is thought of as a break from schooling. Yet summer provides the perfect downtime to engage in a bit of your own learning, whether you want to call that professional development (PD) or personal growth. Beach reading these days can look quite different and can…

Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.