{"id":1164,"date":"2025-01-09T14:29:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T20:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:02:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:02:02","slug":"vlk-edge-bridging-education-and-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/vlk-edge-bridging-education-and-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"VLK | EDGE\u00ae &#8211; Bridging Education and Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHO IS THE VLK | EDGE\u00ae TEAM AND WHAT DO THEY BRING TO THE DISCUSSION?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how are architecture and education connected? From the time of a one-room schoolhouse model serving all students in one classroom with one set of services, to now when public educators are tasked to serve all students with all instructional needs having individualized services, the form and function of a school building has evolved. But what does that look like, and is it the same for every district? That\u2019s where the VLK | EDGE\u00ae team steps into the gap. Since 1984, VLK has been serving school districts with exceptional design solutions. Now, with the ever-changing educational expectations across the state of Texas, <a href=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/service\/vlk-edge\/\">VLK | EDGE\u00ae<\/a> is leveraging expertise and adding decades of educational experience into the conversation. At VLK, we are all educators for life; specifically within VLK | EDGE\u00ae, we listen, engage, and partner with our design teams, as well as our clients, to help make their educational vision a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"58\" src=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1.jpg 837w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1-300x21.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1-768x53.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"1626\" class=\"wp-image-1173\" style=\"height = 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dalane.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dalane.png 1344w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dalane-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dalane-768x929.png 768w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dalane-846x1024.png 846w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dalane-1270x1536.png 1270w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dalane-893x1080.png 893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/td><td><strong>DALANE BOUILLION, Ed.D.<\/strong><br>CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER<br>Dalane, as Chief Development Officer, leads the team of extensive experience and expertise of VLK | EDGE\u00ae. Her role includes empowering departments and other leaders to solve intricate problems, simplify complexity, and turn the unfamiliar into the familiar to see possibilities differently. As one of our educational experts, she listens, asks essential and complex questions, and ensures client expectations remain at the forefront of all communication. Dalane also leads the firm\u2019s research and development initiatives, producing original research that informs both the educational canon of literature and VLK internal improvements that impact our designs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"1626\" class=\"wp-image-1172\" style=\"height = 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chad.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chad.png 1344w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chad-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chad-768x929.png 768w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chad-846x1024.png 846w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chad-1270x1536.png 1270w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chad-893x1080.png 893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/td><td><strong>CHAD DAVIS, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C<\/strong><br>PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST<br>As an architect within the VLK | EDGE\u00ae team, Chad has dedicated his entire 30-year career to the design of K-12 schools in Texas. His expertise includes long-range facility planning, programming, facility assessment, educational adequacy, and TEA standards. During his time at VLK, Chad has designed dozens of facilities from elementary schools to high schools, fine arts and athletic facilities, and CTE campuses. He has assisted our clients with the passing of billions in school construction bonds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"1626\" class=\"wp-image-1174\" style=\"height = 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theo.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theo.png 1344w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theo-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theo-768x929.png 768w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theo-846x1024.png 846w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theo-1270x1536.png 1270w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Theo-893x1080.png 893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/td><td><strong>THEO PAPPAS, AIA, ALEP, LEED AP, NCARB<\/strong><br>PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST<br>Theo has over 40 years of experience in architecture and design and has been heavily involved in hundreds of projects for education and has served in many capacities on educational architectural projects over the years. He is most passionate about architecture for education and has devoted his time toward research and study into student-centered and teacher-centered design, with an emphasis on active and collaborative learning spaces. He has developed templates and metrics toward higher level space programming for education and is continually developing new design standards for education.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"1626\" class=\"wp-image-1175\" style=\"height = 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scott.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scott.png 1344w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scott-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scott-768x929.png 768w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scott-846x1024.png 846w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scott-1270x1536.png 1270w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Scott-893x1080.png 893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/td><td><strong>SCOTT MILDER<\/strong><br>PRINCIPAL, K-12 SPECIALIST<br>As Principal and K-12 Specialist, Scott leads the firm\u2019s involvement in public education advocacy. He collaborates with firm leaders to build awareness of our role in democracy while staying abreast of legislative agendas, actions, and needed responses associated with the Texas Legislature. Scott also enhances VLK\u2019s service strategies for school districts, serving as a thought partner. He is a recognized K-12 authority in Texas with more than 25 years of experience in the educational architectural services sector.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"1626\" class=\"wp-image-1176\" style=\"height = 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sarah.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sarah.png 1344w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sarah-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sarah-768x929.png 768w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sarah-846x1024.png 846w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sarah-1270x1536.png 1270w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sarah-893x1080.png 893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/td><td><strong>SARA KOPROWSKI, M.Ed.<\/strong><br>EDUCATIONAL PLANNER<br>Drawing from 17 years of public education experience, Sara takes pride in being a curriculum expert who is dedicated to fostering a love for learning through intentional spaces that promote inspiring experiences. As an Educational Planner, Sara is responsible for ensuring that the design solution meets the needs of the district\u2019s educational program and that all spaces align with the curriculum. Through VLK | CURATION\u00ae, Sara studies a district\u2019s strategic plans, goals for curriculum and instruction, current instructional methodologies, academic programs, and incorporates the voice of the user. These elements scaffold the firm\u2019s understanding, allowing the team to collaborate and form the foundation that drives all aspects of design.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"1626\" class=\"wp-image-1170\" style=\"height = 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rick.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rick.png 1344w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rick-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rick-768x929.png 768w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rick-846x1024.png 846w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rick-1270x1536.png 1270w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/rick-893x1080.png 893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/td><td><strong>RICK WESTFALL, M.Ed.<\/strong><br>EDUCATIONAL PLANNER<br>Rick brings 31 years of educational experience to the conversation. Whether it is knowledge of the needs of the classroom, campus, district, or the experiences of an educator \u2013 all prove to be a valuable source of information throughout the design process. Rick says, \u201cThrough those experiences, I learned how to listen first to ensure the best possible outcomes for the teachers and students.\u201d Rick uses his listening skills, ensuring only the best learning environments for students. His expertise can be seen in his daily conversations with clients and VLK staff.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"1626\" class=\"wp-image-1171\" style=\"height = 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kevin.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kevin.png 1344w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kevin-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kevin-768x929.png 768w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kevin-846x1024.png 846w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kevin-1270x1536.png 1270w, https:\/\/vlkarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kevin-893x1080.png 893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/td><td><strong>KEVIN WORTHY<\/strong><br>EDUCATIONAL PLANNER<br>During his 31 years in public education, Kevin has recognized the importance of a positive school culture. During that time, he has championed initiatives focused on school environments and experiences for all students. By fostering a sense of belonging and respect among students, teachers, and staff, Kevin has ensured that schools became nurturing environments where every individual could thrive. Kevin says, \u201cI believe learning is enhanced when it is a team effort. Good learning, like good work, is collaborative, not competitive and isolated. Sharing one\u2019s own ideas and responding to others\u2019 reactions improves thinking and deepens understanding.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHO IS THE VLK | EDGE\u00ae TEAM AND WHAT DO THEY BRING TO THE DISCUSSION? So how are architecture and education connected? 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