Welcome to The DesignED Classroom!

Hello readers and welcome to the DesignED classroom.  This blog is my opportunity to explore an area of education for which I have come to have some strong curiosity and passion: the integration of curriculum and interior design. In the blog, I hope to get "messy" with my thoughts on these topics.  Because this area of education seems largely untapped, the designED classroom is purely a place to "play".  I will be reading books, articles, magazines; I will be having conversations with colleagues and professionals; I will be setting up and taking down my own classroom; I will be self-criticizing and changing my mind.  I hope that, in knowing this, you will forgive me as I go through this journey.  I hope that we will journey together and that you will take the time to participate.  However, as a passive participant, you are still participating and I appreciate it.  We may have disagreements on things and I hope that this is a safe place, much like a classroom, where we can learn and grow together, challenge each other in our discussions, discussions founded in mutual respect and professional courtesy.  Above all, I am excited to get moving on this and I hope that my excitement sparks something in you.  It has been on my mind for awhile and it is about time to do something about it.  So here goes: Welcome to the DesignED classroom.