Evrim Baran, Professor & Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair

“Katie’s session was not only eye-opening but truly inspiring. The way she framed creativity, thinking, and learning sparked meaningful reflection and dialogue, and I know it left a lasting impression on everyone in the session. The resources she shared—The CREATE Method and the guide on deeper thinking were excellent tools to continue exploring approaches to design, learning and leadership.”

Event Attendee

“The different action slides and ideas for how to evaluate and hold teams accountable”

Event Attendee

“Love her talks! Great information that is able to be implemented.”

Event Attendee

“Great actionable information!”

Event Attendee

“Very insightful, relevant, and inspiring”

Event Attendee

“Super engaging, tangible easy-to-implement ideas and strategies!”

Event Attendee

“There are a variety of ideas introduced to facilitate productive teams in a school.”

Event Attendee

“Enlightening. I will take things into my organization with me. CREATE will take time to implement, but it will be worth it!!”

Event Attendee

“It is a session that allows you to tap into to the critical thinking skills of your students and build greater confidence and capacity in your organization.”

Event Attendee

“Practical and applicable advice that can be immediately understood and able to be applied. Great and engaging information and session!”

English Teacher, Naperville School District 203

“What a great presentation. Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information. I will be changing my current curriculum to reflect your ideas.”

7th Grade Language Arts & Reading, West Chicago

“I attended your PD session last week and it was AWESOME. Changed my whole trimester in one session! I’ve been telling everyone I know!”

English Teacher, Lyons Township High School

“Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation. I have been telling all my colleagues about it at LT as one of the best presentations I’ve been to.”

Bethany B

“Once I started this program, I learned that creativity is so much more than just art. The Creative Thinking Network is so beneficial, being able to hear how other guest speakers are using creativity. It allows me to just be able to continue to incorporate ideas into our program.”

Katie B

Many students expressed interest in the more creative aspect of their learning experience, indicating a shift towards a facilitator role and increased communication. Students are more engaged and motivated, with better performance in previous standards taught using the CREATE method. The CREATE method has been tested on various standards, revealing a difference in their long-term knowledge compared to their short-term knowledge. When students are encouraged to think critically it leads to better self-learning.

Dr. Kathy Kipp

“The CREATE Method can be weaved into any curriculum. What I appreciate about the CREATE method is that it’s not just a one-time activity. It has activities, but it’s an ongoing routine. When you implement it with well-researched intentions, it acts as a layer atop your existing framework/curriculum, effectively reshaping it to foster curiosity and creative thinking.”

Attendee Feedback

Katie was excellent! Kept us engaged and provided information that could be immediately applied in multiple learning situations.Katie was excellent! Kept us engaged and provided information that could be immediately applied in multiple learning situations.