Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 32m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Schools In Focus is a podcast dedicated to the design, planning and management of educational facilities and campuses. Listen in as we chat with industry experts, facility managers, architects, security and safety professionals, and other thought leaders.

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S1E41 Don't Get on a Highway Without Exits

Jan 29, 2026 33m

This episode's guests are Timothy Nyblom, Director of End User Business Development for Higher Education with HID Global, and Jeremy Fromm, Mercury Security Evangelist, with Mercury Security. They're…

S1E40 Everybody Wins with Mobile ID Card Issuance

Nov 06, 2025 23m

This episode's guest is Tim Nyblom, the Director of End User Business Development in Higher Education for HID Global. Today, we'll be talking about mobile ID card issuance on higher-education…

S1E39 Furnishing the Future: Adaptive Solutions for Modern Learning Spaces

Mar 12, 2025 41m

On this episode of Schools in Focus, we'll talk about the role that classroom furniture plays in creating adaptive, flexible learning spaces. Our guest is Wesley Edmonds, the Director of Workplace,…

Being Transparent About School Safety Design

Aug 09, 2024 27m

This episode's guest is Devin Bowman, General Manager of Technical Glass Products (TGP) and AD Systems. We'll talk about the relationship between school architecture and designing for safety as…

PCM and Energy Savings in Schools

Jun 21, 2024 34m

This episode's guest is Michael Dunn, Technical Sales Manager for Energy Saving Ceilings & PCM at Armstrong World Industries. He's here to talk about how Phase Change Material (PCM) can help…

New Acoustical Solutions — From the Top Down

Sep 26, 2023 43m

Increased understanding of and focus on acoustics in the classroom, coupled with heightened focus on speech privacy and information security in today's world, has placed additional burden on school…

You Can't Build Your Way to Net Zero

Aug 10, 2023 23m

This episode's guest is Lori Ferriss, architect with the Boston firm Goody Clancy and Chair of the AIA Committee on the Environment. We'll discuss how colleges and universities can't just build their…

Curating a School Security Plan, Staff, and Budget

Mar 27, 2023 31m

This episode's guest is Dustin Brooks, co-founder and chief customer officer of ZeroEyes. He's here to talk about the importance of creating a school security plan against the backdrop of increasing…

Designing a Kids' Kingdom

Feb 14, 2023 40m

Our guest today is Hiroshi Okamoto, principal and co-founder of OLI Architecture. He's here to tell us about Anji Play, an early childhood education facility in the Zhejiang province of China. Anji…

Shedding Light on the Benefits of Daylight

Nov 21, 2022 28m

Our guest today is Dr. Neall Digert, Vice President of Solatube International, Inc., who's here to tell us about the benefits of daylight in education spaces. Neall has over thirty years of…

How to Foster a Positive School Climate

Oct 18, 2022 34m

On this episode of Schools in Focus, we're talking with Dr. Kevin Mabie, Global Professional Instructor with the Crisis Prevention Institute. He's here to talk about how a positive school climate can…

Bringing Learning to the Great Outdoors

Sep 22, 2022 34m

On this episode of Schools in Focus, our guest is Brad Pittam, president of the International Play Equipment Manufacturer's Association, or IPEMA. We'll touch on topics like the recent rise in…

Beyond the Bare Minimum

Aug 22, 2022 44m

In this episode of Schools in Focus, we'll be talking about indoor air quality in schools. Our guests are Mike Wolf, Director of Regulatory Business Development, and Tyler Mancl, Principal…

Managing Schools and Classrooms to Promote Student Wellness

Jul 12, 2022 24m

Our guest today is Bob Dillon, a school designer and consultant with STS Education. He's here to talk about the importance of student wellness during the learning day, from the time students arrive…

Hacking the Senses to Maximize the Student Experience

Jun 27, 2022 25m

Today's topic is "Hacking the Senses to Boost Student Wellness," and my guests are Kim Montague, Executive Director - research and insights, and Kaelynn Reid, design futurist, both with Kimball…

Creating Healthy Schools by Improving IEQ

May 31, 2022 24m

Today's guest is Kristin Moore, the Vice President of Market Segments at Armstrong World Industries. We'll talk about the importance of indoor environmental quality in creating and maintaining…

See Something, Say Something

May 04, 2022 22m

This episode's guest is Jim Lee, the Enterprise Sales Director at Vector Solutions. He's worked with educational institutions ranging from small private schools to the largest districts in the…

With the Press of a Button

Apr 11, 2022 25m

Our guest today is Mark Berger, who's the President and Chief Product Officer for Securitech Group, Inc. He's here to discuss a school security solution that gives every student, teacher and staff…

Improve Building Health, Safety, and Security with Smart Sensor Technology

Mar 21, 2022 19m

This episode's topic is "Improving Building Health, Safety and Security with Smart Sensor Technology," and our guest is Mike Davis, National Sales Manager for IPVideo. We'll talk about the different…

The Future of ID Card Issuance Technology

Feb 22, 2022 29m

This episode's guests are Mike Mans, Senior Product Marketing Manager, and Tiffany Renz, Sales Director - North America, both from HID Global. We'll talk about how schools can get the best bang for…

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