EPISODE 139: Supporting Education from the Factory Floor
August 2, 2023
Overview:
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Jeremy Leffring is the Co-Owner of Fōmcore, a company that specializes in soft-seating, aimed at promoting collaboration, connection, learning, and creativity in K-12 environments and beyond. Jeremy’s journey in the foam business started in 1983 when his father founded a foam fabricating company. Alongside his business partner, Jeff Zack, Jeremy officially launched Fōmcore in November 2017. Before venturing into business, Jeremy was a PE teacher and spent over 25 years as a coach. When not working with the Fōmcore team, Jeremy can be found coaching his kids, boating, surfing, or spending quality time with his wife. Jeremy’s passion for coaching and business is driven by his desire to influence the lives of those around him positively. He feels blessed to have the opportunity to be a blessing in the lives of others.
The Host:
While students may only be 20%-25% of our population today, they are 100% of our future. That is why education is one of the most important investments a country can make and the sole purpose for the existence of the Better Learning Podcast.
The Better Learning Podcast brings on valued guests that talk about ways we can improve education for our kids. Because after all, they are 100% of our future!
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Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.
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