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Design Thinking for Deeper Student Learning - Woodbridge Elementary

Design Thinking for Deeper Student Learning’s multi-day series will introduce Design Thinking, focusing on tools, methods, and mindsets that can be incorporated into creative and collaborative learning experiences, innovation-focused student courses and projects, and engaging professional development sessions. 
Format

In-person

Workshop duration

June 15-17, 2026

Duration

3 Days
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location

Woodbridge Elementary

What you are going to learn
This workshop helps educators and staff activate Design Thinking tools, mindsets and methods to promote meaningful students connections and develop independent, creative learners.
Throughout this workshop you will: 

  • Describe Design Thinking, including mindsets and methods
  • Activate and embed DT tools and methods to promote student learning, critical thinking and creative problem solving
  • Use DT principles to create Deeper Learning x Doing lessons and units for your classroom
  • Understand how DT tools and methods support culturally responsive teaching practices
  • Know where/how to find resources and support

Instructors

Theodore Kozerski

A. DIRECTOR OF Social Innovation
Theodore guides the strategic growth of HFLI’s learning programs, while developing unique resources and experiences that help learners to think creatively, work collaboratively with others, and implement innovations. He brings a unique perspective to the role that blends a passion for socio-cultural anthropology and application of human-centered-design methods. His experience as an entrepreneur and Human-Centered Design consultant, and a lens for inclusion and access. 

Deborah Parizek

Executive Director
Deborah Parizek drives HFLI’s efforts to provide workshops, programs and site coaching that pair effective education and human-centered design approaches, empowering learners to lead transformational change in, with and for their community. She is known for cultivating the conversations, empathy, and capacity critical to addressing complex challenges. Prior to joining HFLI in 2005, Deborah designed and directed extensive teacher leadership development programs for multiple school systems.