In Episode 28 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Kristin Bogner of Learning Lab Wichita to explore one of the most important and debated topics in America today: how we educate our kids.
Kristin shares her journey from earning a journalism degree to teaching high school for 12 years, launching a healthy vending startup, and ultimately stepping into nonprofit leadership in the education innovation space. Now part of a first-of-its-kind learning hub in Wichita, Kristin helps support multiple education models—public school partnerships, private schools, homeschool groups, and microschools—all under one roof.
The conversation dives into:

• Why traditional education hasn’t changed in decades
• The rise of homeschool and hybrid models
• The impact of AI and technology on young brains
• Personalized learning vs. one-size-fits-all classrooms
• Public-private partnerships in education
• Why staying “in the room” with different perspectives matters

Kristin also reflects on entrepreneurship, mentorship, and how her late father’s influence shaped her approach to leadership and innovation.
This episode is a thoughtful, balanced look at the future of K–12 education and why innovation, flexibility, and community collaboration may be the key to helping the next generation thrive.
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