Dr. Robert Dillon serves the students and community of the Affton School District as Director of Technology and Innovation. Prior to this position, he served as a teacher and administrator in public schools throughout the Saint Louis area. Dr. Dillon has a passion to change the educational landscape by building excellent engaging schools for all students. He looks for ways to ignite positive risk taking in teachers and students and release trapped wisdom into the system by growing networks of inspired educators. Dr. Dillon has had the opportunity to speak throughout the country at local, state, and national conferences as well as share his thoughts and ideas in a variety of publications. He is supported by his wife, Sandra and two daughters, Emily and Ellie. Dr. Dillon is also an avid runner, reader and cyclist.

Introduction
Leading Change through Classroom Learning Space Design
Why change classroom space now?
What are other experts saying about the elements of learning space design?
How does intentional space design impact student mindset and attitude?
How should teachers begin this process?
Learning Space Change as a Lever to Shift School Culture
What does it feel like?
Beginning the conversation
Starting From Ground Zero
Learning Doesn't Have To Happen In A Traditional Classroom
Potential Steps to Begin the Redesign
Showcase the Re-Design
Shaping Learning Space Change for the Community
Are shifting learning spaces a gateway to shifting the community at large?
How are the community and the schools the same ecosystem?
How can learning space shifts and the greater community support kids emotionally?
What steps are necessary for effective communication to the community about innovation in learning space design?
Learning Space as Lever for Systemic Change
How small moments have big purpose on systems
Thinking about learning spaces as deep levers of change
In what ways can teacher blend learning space design and technology integration to maximize change across the system?
How can teachers best use their resources to create systemic change?
Who else is supporting this work to change learning through space design?
Models of Excellence and a Place to Start
Who is doing this well?
Who can support your work? Where can I start?
Why be an agent of change?