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Sara Ferguson

Sara Ferguson

Architect, Learning Environment Innovations Market LeaderMackey Mitchell Architects

Sara Ferguson, AIA, is an Architect and Project Manager at Mackey Mitchell Architects in St. Louis, Missouri, and Co-Leader of the firm’s Learning Environment Innovations (LEI) market. Her primary focus is the planning and design of PK–12 and special needs educational environments. In her role, Sara collaborates closely with school leaders, educators, and communities to align space with each institution’s unique culture, goals, and learners.

Sara is known for her facilitative approach and is particularly interested in how curriculum, student experience, and space intersect to support belonging, independence, and meaningful connection.

Thu Oct 299:30 AM – 10:30 AMClassroom 2505A: Exhibit Concepts/MUZO

A New Playbook for Educational Models that Evolve Faster Than Buildings

Educational models are evolving faster than schools can be built. As schools consolidate resources, rethink instructional models, and respond to chang

Educational models are evolving faster than schools can be built. As schools consolidate resources, rethink instructional models, and respond to changing student needs, architects and educators are increasingly asked to design for the future without

Educational models are evolving faster than schools can be built. As schools consolidate resources, rethink instructional models, and respond to changing student needs, architects and educators are increasingly asked to design for the future without precedent. Through candid reflections from both the design team and school leadership, participants will explore practical strategies tested on complex educational projects for extending programming i

Educational models are evolving faster than schools can be built. As schools consolidate resources, rethink instructional models, and respond to changing student needs, architects and educators are increasingly asked to design for the future without precedent. Through candid reflections from both the design team and school leadership, participants will explore practical strategies tested on complex educational projects for extending programming into design, balancing operational goals with emerging stakeholder insights, and creating adaptable learning environments that remain resilient as education continues to rapidly evolve.

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EDsession (60 minutes in classrooms)Session TypeTRACK 5: Building for Safety & Well-Being—from Construction to CompletionSession Track
CEU Credits:1.00
Sara Ferguson
K. Nicole Walsh
Brad Place
Sara Ferguson
Sara FergusonArchitect, Learning Environment Innovations Market Leader, Mackey Mitchell Architects
K. Nicole Walsh
K. Nicole WalshSchool Superintendent, Arkansas School for the Deaf & Blind
Brad Place
Brad PlacePrincipal Architect, SCM Architects
Sara Ferguson
Sara FergusonArchitect, Learning Environment Innovations Market Leader, Mackey Mitchell Architects
K. Nicole Walsh
K. Nicole WalshSchool Superintendent, Arkansas School for the Deaf & Blind
Brad Place
Brad PlacePrincipal Architect, SCM Architects
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:No
CEU Selection:IDCEC LU