How can we shift from traditional top-down leadership in education to a more distributed leadership model that fosters agency and collaboration among educators?

If play is essential for learning and creativity, why do we largely remove it from the education system after early childhood? How can we reintroduce and sustain play throughout all levels of schooling?

In this episode, host Amie Fabry is joined by the inspiring Becky Carlzon—educator, author, and founder of Learning Pioneers and Press Play. Becky shares her journey from classroom teaching to building international learning communities that foster curiosity, inquiry, and collaboration. She dives into the importance of distributed leadership, intentional time management, and creating educational environments that prioritize well-being, play, and lifelong learning. Whether you're an educator, leader, or change-maker, this conversation will leave you with fresh insights on how to drive meaningful transformation in education.

Becky Carlzon is an educator, author, and community builder. She co-authored Powering Up Children and founded two international learning communities: Press Play and Learning Pioneers. These communities focus on fostering inquiry-based learning, play-based education, and collaborative professional development for educators worldwide. Becky is passionate about lifelong learning, prioritizing well-being, and promoting a distributed leadership model within education. Her work revolves around creating sustainable, engaging, and high-impact learning environments that empower educators and students alike.

Connect with Becky Carlzon:

LinkedIn: Becky Carlzon

Learning Pioneers Community: learningpioneers.com

Press Play Community: pressplaylearning.com

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