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September 22, 2023 51 mins

This week, our host Justin Reich released his new book, Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools. To celebrate the launch and dig into the themes of the book, we’re releasing a series of conversations with innovative educators. 

In this episode, we’re joined by Erik Burmeister, an award-winning teacher, principal, and superintendent who worked as a highly impactful educator in California for over 20 years before launching his strategic consulting firm, Solutionary Advisors. We talk with Erik about his experiences leading change using design and innovation principles.

 

Resources and Links

Pre-Order Justin Reich’s new book Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools

Learn more about Erik Burmeister’s work at Solutionary Advisors

Watch our documentary film We Have to Do Something Different

 

Transcript

https://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/iterate-erikburmeister/transcript
 

Credits

Host Justin Reich

Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley 

Recorded and Mixed by Garrett Beazley

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