The WISE CoLab
We don’t just solve educational challenges—we question assumptions, reframe systems, and prototype what’s next. Because when diverse minds collaborate with purpose, “what if” becomes “what’s possible.”
Reshaping Learning Through Collaborative Design
The WISE CoLab is where ideas become transformation. As the collaborative design arm of Think WISE Studio, the CoLab brings together interdisciplinary teams to address education’s most complex challenges with curiosity, imagination, inclusivity, systemic insight, and commitment to authenticity.
Our purpose is simple but bold: To co-create forward-thinking education solutions through decentralized expertise, creative risk-taking, and inclusive design. Here, scholars, education professionals, artists, technologists, policy and government experts, learning mentors, designers and developers, inclusivity minded colleagues, community partners, and all learners converge to build education solutions that are innovative, responsive, and deeply human and holistic.
The WISE CoLab partners are my esteemed and incredibly talented colleagues who bring their whole selves to the exercise of decentralizing expertise, breaking the boundaries of traditional academic pursuit to fuel the "what if" questions that underscore "what's possible" in the creative process for education solutions.
Six Pillars Sustain The WISE CoLab Solutions
Learning Theory & Evidence-Based Design
Because we are guided by research and grounded by impact!
We build educational solutions backed by well-established learning theories and proven methodologies—ensuring everything we design aligns with how people actually learn, grow, and thrive. Evidence-based approaches offer more than inspiration—they offer measurable outcomes. From constructivism to inquiry-based learning, we draw from decades of scholarship and field-tested practice to deliver experiences that are intentional, effective, and scalable.
Arts Integration
Because art is universal!
The arts cultivate imagination, expression, and emotional resonance—fundamentals for deep learning and learner engagement. Integrating the arts across disciplines creates space for diverse learners to thrive, connect, and co-create meaning.
Wholesome and Responsive Pedagogies
Because learning is contextual!
Holistic and responsive design ensures that education works for all. This approach honors all learners’ identities, lived experiences, and strengths, creating learning spaces where a multitude of knowing and becoming build a wellspring of possibility.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Because SEL is the gravitational force of learning!
To understand ourselves and others is key to navigate challenges and building meaningful relationships. Embedding SEL into design fosters resilience, empathy, and a sense of belonging—core ingredients for effective learning communities.
Community Engagement
Because voice and agency build lifelong learning!
When learning connects with community, it gains relevance, authenticity, and a larger purpose. Community engagement transforms learning settings into hubs of collaboration, amplifies learner's voice, and creates bridges between education and lived experiences.
STEM Education and Global Learning
Because learners need access and future-ready skills!
We support STEM education that connects learning to life—sparking curiosity, empowering innovation, and preparing youth for future-ready careers. Our approach blends technical skills with creativity, cultural relevance, and community context.
The WISE CoLab is a Constellation of Minds
The WISE CoLab is a space where “what if?” becomes a living practice—held and shaped by my closest colleagues. These are not just collaborators; they are boundary-crossers, deep listeners, and daring scholars who bring unmatched expertise and an unwavering commitment to transformation. Together, we stretch the edges of possibility, reimagine the pulse of learning, and design with heart, purpose, and hope.
