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WittFitt: The Origin Story – A Teacher's Journey to Revolutionize Learning

In this episode of Learning in Motion, host Lisa Witt reveals the inspiring story behind WittFitt, her company dedicated to bringing movement into classrooms. What started as a young teacher's frustration with restless students in Fort Collins, Colorado, quickly evolved into a passion project.

Lisa recounts her early efforts to integrate movement breaks into her sixth-grade curriculum, demonstrating the clear academic benefits. Driven by the groundbreaking idea of using stability balls as classroom seating, inspired by research from Switzerland, she spearheaded a successful in-class study. This led her to develop a unique curriculum, teaching students the "why" behind movement and involving them in the process of bringing active furniture into their space.

Without a business background, Lisa's sheer passion for student wellness organically grew into WittFitt, a company that has provided active learning solutions to schools nationwide for two decades. After navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of e-commerce, Lisa has come full circle, returning to the classroom as a seventh-grade literature teacher.

Now, more than ever, Lisa is convinced of the critical need for student movement and engagement. Join her as she shares real-world insights, delves into brain research, explores practical room design ideas, and tackles the big question of funding for active classrooms.