Taryn Kinney

Taryn believes the strength of our communities stem from quality education. However, the definition of quality education is a fluid, constantly shifting measure. Taryn thrives in this exciting world of flux and designs experiences for her clients that guide them through potentially uncomfortable phases of change innovation.

Taryn has more than 12 years of experience providing strategic planning, visioning, programming and design for educational clients. She is known for her ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings resulting in a comprehensive vision or plan for a project. Projects like Lee Elementary School, Shadow Creek High School, and Olathe West High School exhibit the dynamic possibilities of a school facility that is designed in direct support of progressive, learner-centered pedagogies.

Taryn believes that innovation is happening all around us all the time. She enjoys sharing these observations/resources with clients as well as fellow colleagues to inspire and enable continual improvement.

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