Welcome to Our Playground
Who is this for? Any education professional feeling "stuck" and ready to design what's next, whether it's career expansion or a new venture.
What will you do? Identify a problem you want to solve (personal or professional) and create a rapid prototype of a solution -- no need to come with an idea in mind, we'll unlock your creativity together!
Why should you come? Whether you're working on career expansion or have an itch to innovate, you'll leave with new energy, confidence, and a concrete idea to test.
How to overcome what's holding you back? Trust yourself to take a brave step and experience the power of connecting creatively with others. This is a safe space facilitated by seasoned educators who specialize in fostering wellbeing and human connection.
Meet your facilitators
Margot Toppen
Founder & Coach | Pivot to Flow
Margot is an education business and career coach who has founded and led innovation for multiple K-12 ventures. Drawing upon her roots in in SEL, school mental health, and arts education, Margot helps you apply a creative innovation mindset no matter what kind of career or business growth you are pursuing. Margot's award-winning edtech startup, EduMotion, was backed by NewSchools Venture Fund and acquired by CATCH Global Foundation in 2021.
Lindsey Frank
President & Director | Educating Mindfully
Lindsey Frank is President and Director of Educating Mindfully, an international grassroots nonprofit empowering the mental health and well-being of learning communities through Mindfulness-Based Learning (MBL). With over 13 years in education, including serving as a districtwide Climate & SEL Coach, she co-created the MBL Framework and Micro-Credential Program, and hosts the Educating Mindfully Learncast. She is an award-winning children’s book author and holds specialized certifications as a transformational coach, yoga, mindfulness, and meditation teacher. Additionally, Lindsey is the creator of The Butterfly Within®, guiding heart-centered changemakers through moments of becoming.
Set Your Growth in Motion - Limited Seats Available!
This is not another "sit and get" webinar. Get ready to roll up your sleeves alongside other educators and early stage ed-entrepreneurs to rapid-prototype creative solutions to the problems you face. You'll leave inspired, armed with new ideas and action steps to set your personal growth in motion. The session will be held on Google Meet, accommodating a max of 30-40 participants for an intimate and interactive experience.
What People Are Saying
"It was so fun and refreshing to have space to explore my ideas with likeminded educators."
When Margot went through our program, she stood out for her uncommon blend of creativity and business acumen. She is a great role model and coach for other creative educators exploring new possibilities.
Founder, Center for Creative Economy
"Margot helped me unlock my creativity and build a realistic plan to achieve my goals."
Educator turned instructional designer
From the very beginning Educating Mindfully has excelled at connecting those who are passionate about access to mindfulness in school communities, and I have greatly enjoyed watching the organization grow over the last few years. Year-after-year they connect more and more of us, and remain responsive to community needs. They have increasingly expanded their rich offerings by including a wide variety of voices in the field. I'm so grateful for their work.
Partner, Whole School Mindfulness
When Margot went through our program, she stood out for her uncommon blend of creativity and business acumen. She is a great role model and coach for other creative educators exploring new possibilities.
Founder, Center for Creative Economy
"Margot helped me unlock my creativity and build a realistic plan to achieve my goals."
Educator turned instructional designer
From the very beginning Educating Mindfully has excelled at connecting those who are passionate about access to mindfulness in school communities, and I have greatly enjoyed watching the organization grow over the last few years. Year-after-year they connect more and more of us, and remain responsive to community needs. They have increasingly expanded their rich offerings by including a wide variety of voices in the field. I'm so grateful for their work.
Partner, Whole School Mindfulness
Reclaim Your Passion for Education
Join us to explore innovation as a form of self-care, not self-sacrifice.
Reserve your spot now for this transformative workshop.