#80 Lanier Learning | Dee Lanier

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In this episode of The Charter School Connection, Jenna sits down with educator, coach, and author Dee Lanier, founder of Lanier Learning, to explore his unexpected journey through education — from ministry to volunteering in a charter school to leading professional development across the country. The depth and variety of discussion in this episode can only be grasped by listening. Make sure to not miss this episode. Dee shares how wearing “all the hats” in charter schools led him to discover a passion for adult learning, culturally responsive teaching, and human-centered design. He unpacks the creation of Solve in Time, a gamified design-thinking tool that helps schools and organizations solve real-world problems creatively, and reflects on the power of connection in the classroom. The conversation also dives into his books, including Demarginalizing Design and The Promises and Perils of AI in Education (co-authored with Ken Shelton), where Dee challenges the narrow conversations around AI and invites educators to think bigger than just cheating or efficiency. From systems change and student dignity to specialty coffee and meaningful human connection, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical ideas for educators and leaders alike. Time Stamps: 00:23 How did Dee get involved in Education? 2:30 Favourite “Hat” while at his first school? 3:50 How did you move from school to your next step? 7:50 How did you go from Google Certified Coaching to Lanier Learning? 10:00 What books did Dee write? 15:56 Solve In Time 20:54 Example of a prompt? 22:45 Who is “Solve In Time” for? 26:20 Does Dee still keep in touch with students? 30:49 How to contact Dee? 32:07 Where are your development workshops? 33:30 Final thoughts? 34:30 Coffee Chatter 35:50 Book Recommendations Show Notes: Lanier Learning https://www.lanierlearning.com/home Solve In Time https://www.lanierlearning.com/solveintime Liberated Educator https://wavve.link/LiberatedPod/episodes Companion Guide to The Promises and Perils of AI in Education https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/mq_y0AEACAAJ?hl=en&kptab=getbook The Promises and Perils of AI in Education https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Promises_and_Perils_of_AI_in_Educati/ClTg0AEACAAJ?hl=en&kptab=getbook The Water Dancer by https://a.co/d/0gKoCQcT by Ta-Nehisi Coates Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire https://a.co/d/09Q840f1

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