Teacher growth isn’t a checkbox—it’s the spark that reignites the joy of learning across the entire school community. In this Big Think, Darcy Bakkegard of The Educators’ Lab joins us to explore how trust-based, teacher-centered professional learning fuels the kind of deeper learning all learners—young and adult—deserve. Together, we’ll look at how purpose, joy, and collective efficacy can transform both teaching and school culture.

Guest Bio

Darcy Bakkegard is a change consultant and co-founder of The Educators’ Lab. With over a decade of experience teaching English and theatre, she now focuses on creating the type of professional development (PD) she always desired—interactive, personalized, and joyful. Darcy specializes in designing PD that empowers teachers as changemakers, helping them reconnect with their purpose and reignite their passion for teaching. She is an ISTE Certified Educator, experienced international presenter, and co-author of "The Startup Teacher Playbook."