Monthly CVCSI Virtual Education Meeting
“K-12 Post COVID-19 Design Strategies”
Course description: Participants will become familiar with multiple strategies that K-12 schools can utilize to mitigate the spread of viruses, such as COVID-19.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
noon – 1:00 p.m. EST
1 AIA HSW LU
Registration here: https://forms.gle/2s1gx89XonQfdMGv8
Learning objectives:
Participants will become familiar with tools to maximize learning, while maintaining socially distant students
Participants will become familiar with furniture & space planning solutions to support social distancing in K-12 schools
Participants will become familiar with strategies to encourage healthy habits in K-12 schools
Participants will become familiar with ventilation, filtering and UV solutions to deter the spread of viruses.
Registration here: https://forms.gle/2s1gx89XonQfdMGv8
Sponsored by: Grimm and Parker
| Post COVID-19 Solutions for K-12 Speakers |
 Paul Klee AIA, LEED AP is a Principal at G+P with 30 years of experience in school design. He has managed more than 60 projects in the region. His leadership has resulted in many award-winning projects, and his work has earned the praise of clients and contractors. His philosophy of inclusion and effective communication with stakeholders actively shapes the vision for his projects. He creates progressive school designs that inspire learning through enhanced, “student-centric” environments. Paul stays abreast of the latest trends in K-12 learning environments, including technology, safety, and health + nutrition. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the VA Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments. He has also authored several presentations on Career and Technical Education and collaborative learning environments. |
 Alexandra Struble IIDA, NCIDQ, is a Certified Interior Designer with 7 years of experience. She has worked closely with many of our public clients, leading them through a collaborative process that results in delightful, thoughtful, and highly functional spaces. They reflect a careful attention to detail and highlight the unique culture and personality of the communities they serve. Her process brings measurable results and brings great value for their dollars invested. |
 Laura Smyles AIA has over 9 years of experience as a Project Architect at G+P. She has a proven track record of success working closely with clients and overseeing the design process through all phases to deliver quality projects that accurately address the owner’s needs and result in high levels of customer satisfaction. Laura works closely with the entire team to assure that client expectations and stakeholders objectives established early in the project are clearly communicated and addressed at every stage of the process. |
 Jill Thomas LEED, Green Associate is a talented and motivated architectural team member with a strong passion for school design, aiming to help develop and improve communities and the lives of the students that grow up in our schools. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a minor in Sustainability Studies. She has 2 years of experience that includes multiple K-12 facilities in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas. |
