green|spaces is challenging designers, office administration and teachers to consider how sustainable construction and curriculum can support a well balanced and healthy student at the upcoming Green School Summit on Saturday at UTC.
Educational sessions will be hosted for attendees on topics including Net Zero Energy Design, Energy Services, and Indoor Air Quality.
The event will also feature keynote speaker Lisa Kensler, associate professor and program coordinator for Educational Leadership with the College of Education Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology at Auburn University.
"From Reform to Restoration: The Promise and Potential of Green Schools" will explain how the green schools movement offers educators a high leverage school improvement strategy, addressing every aspect of education from school culture and climate to curriculum and facilities. "Ms. Kensler integrates her training and experience as an ecologist and educator to paint an inspiring picture of the promise and potential of whole school sustainability to restore vibrant, engaged learning within our schools and communities," organizers said.
Students from Chattanooga Christian School, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, Normal Park Museum Magnet School, and East Lake Academy will be presenting their Green Sparks projects at an expo as well. The students took a semester-long design course to create an outdoor classroom for East Lake Park. A panel of judges will evaluate the designs and presentations and will award prizes to the top teams.
Registration is free for the keynote speaker session and the Green Spark project expo, and includes lunch. Registration for the full day of workshops is $20 and $10 for a half day of workshops.
For more information, visit
www.greenspaceschattanooga.org/green-school-summit.
The event is sponsored by: City of Chattanooga Water Quality Department, Shaw Contract Group, Terracon, Techmer PM and presented in partnership with Bright Spark, Hamilton County Department of Education, USGBC Center for Green Schools, AIA Chattanooga, and Mom’s Clean Airforce.