STEAM STUDIO, Rockhurst High School and Gould Evans to Host Screening of "Most Likely to Succeed"

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT: STEAM Studio, Rockhurst High School, and Gould Evans will host a special screening of Most Likely to Succeed – an acclaimed film that provides a provocative look at the future of education, revolutionizing the way we approach "school" and student success in today's innovative world. The film, which is only available for select screenings, will be followed by a panel discussion led by local experts in education and design.

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 5:45 – 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION: The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64114

AGENDA:

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/most-likely-to-succeed-film-screening-tickets-27445689797.

FILM OVERVIEW: Most Likely to Succeed, which has been an official selection at some of the world's top film festivals including Tribeca and Sundance, examines the history of education in the US, revealing the growing shortcomings of conventional methods while exploring compelling new approaches to education in the 21^st century. For more info, visit http://www.mltsfilm.org/.

PANEL BIOS:
Greg Owsley is Rockhurst High School's first STEAM Director. With our rapidly changing world, he believes it is an incredibly exciting time to be an educator and strives to serve as a model for his students each day by being a passionate Ignatian educator, a loving husband, and an avid juggler.

Dr. Mandi Sonnenberg is a professor in the Department of Education at Rockhurst University and the director of STEAM Studio. As a former classroom teacher and administrator, she brings both vision and empathy to her passion for transforming today's education models. She practices a hands-on approach to supporting effective teaching and learning in the classroom.

Scott Kreshel manages the Blue Valley School District's acclaimed CAPS Business Accelerator, which exists to support entrepreneurial activity and innovation in schools. He is a committed school leader and community builder, and an advocate of active learning environments that instill creative confidence in our youth.

David Reid is a principal with Gould Evans and a leader in the firm's national practice in Education and Strategic Learning Environments. His thought leadership on projects is informed by ethnographic and post-occupancy research, offering a deeper understanding of the correlation between the built environment and education outcomes.

About Gould Evans
Gould Evans is a nationally-recognized design and planning firm with a diverse portfolio of architecture that stems from a design process that starts with the client's goals. We share a passion for regional architecture and design that positively impacts our communities. To learn more, visit www.gouldevans.com.

About Rockhurst High School
Rockhurst High School is the Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory for young men in Kansas City, MO. For more than 100 years, Rockhurst has served as a place of formation, where students are committed to a deeper experience, empowered by the Spirit, and learn to live as "men for others."

About STEAM Studio
STEAM Studio, located within the architectural studio of Gould Evans, is a special learning environment where students in grades K‐12 spend time fostering analytical, creative and critical thinking skills through a range of activities and curriculum in STEAM-related fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Learn more at http://steam-studio.com/.

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