Mia Kile
Associate ProfessorUniversity of OklahomaAs a Registered Interior Designer and Interior Design Educator, with 25+ years of experience, Mia’s research and teaching centers on the physical environment as a catalyst to support human and environmental wellbeing. Her ethos advocates for design and design education that is equitable and accessible to all. Her professional work is primarily in the healthcare design sector where she holds the credentials of Certified Healthcare Interior Designer (CHID), Evidence-based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC), and a WELL AP. As an Interior Design Professor at the University of Oklahoma, Mia teaches undergraduate and graduate courses with a focus in design for educational and healthcare environments. As a founding member of the Happy Teacher research team, Mia contributes to this multidisciplinary team as the partner who considers the impact of the built environment on teacher wellbeing.
Design for Educator Wellness: Translating Research into Measurable, Scalable School-Based Interventions
This educator-led session presents findings from a multidisciplinary, post-occupancy design research initiative that examined how targeted environment
…This educator-led session presents findings from a multidisciplinary, post-occupancy design research initiative that examined how targeted environmental interventions, specifically the integration of teacher wellness spaces, can support educator heal
…This educator-led session presents findings from a multidisciplinary, post-occupancy design research initiative that examined how targeted environmental interventions, specifically the integration of teacher wellness spaces, can support educator health, safety, and well-being in education settings. Drawing on empirical outcomes, design documentation, and implementation insights, the session connects research evidence to real-world school environm
…This educator-led session presents findings from a multidisciplinary, post-occupancy design research initiative that examined how targeted environmental interventions, specifically the integration of teacher wellness spaces, can support educator health, safety, and well-being in education settings. Drawing on empirical outcomes, design documentation, and implementation insights, the session connects research evidence to real-world school environments. Attendees will explore how design strategies aligned with HSW priorities can be adapted across diverse educational contexts, budgets, and facility constraints.
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