Overview:

Architect Darlene Cadman and Kay-Twelve Educational Design Specialist Kevin Foote discuss the three different categories of their audience: school leaders, change agents, and professionals in the space of education. They explore the support needed for school leaders to affect the culture of their communities, the role of change agents in improving education, and the importance of architects and designers in creating effective learning spaces. They also spend some time specifically discussing the state of education in Arizona.

Darlene Cadman is the Project Director at SPS Architects. She has over 24 years in the construction industry and specializes in K-12 architecture, managing large-scale projects in both Canada and the US. Notably, Darlene led the architectural team for Alberta’s first Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and has been pivotal in advancing collaborative project delivery in Canada. Darlene’s recent projects in Arizona include Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School and Hohokam Elementary School.

Find Arlene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-cadman-a2145232/

Kevin Foote is an Educational Design Specialist at Kay-Twelve. A graduate from Northern Arizona University and Grand Canyon University, Kevin has focused his work on Southwest US schools. A 3rd generation Arizonan, he has expansive knowledge across public, charter, and private school domains. Kevin has also been accredited by ALEP (Accreditation of Learning Environments Planners) which demonstrates his competencies essential to planning, designing and equipping educational spaces.