Innovation on One Gallon: Project-Based Learning That Shifts Futures - Glenda Butterfield-Boldig

What if a single spark of confidence could change a student's entire future? In this inspiring episode of Brighter Together, we sit down with Glenda Butterfield-Boldig—Superintendent and Director of Special Education at Bowler School District in Wisconsin—where inclusion isn't just a value, it's an engine for student transformation. From partnering with the Stockbridge-Munsee tribal community to launching a record-breaking super mileage vehicle program, Glenda shares how project-based learning unlocks confidence, competency, and long-term opportunity for students with diverse needs. Whether you're navigating special education leadership, reimagining what “school” can look like, or simply hoping to spark more engagement in your classrooms—this conversation offers real tools, real outcomes, and a renewed sense of purpose. Because when students go from barely participating to building 800-miles-per-gallon cars… everything changes.