Zoë Randall, the founder of Creative PBL, is a positive and enthusiastic educator. She loves to spark creativity in others and help them discover their passions. Zoë is currently co-leading a district-wide STEAM initiative at the San Diego Unified School District. She co-writes STEAM PBL curriculum driven by the Next Generation Science Standards and works with Transitional Kindergarten through 5th Grade teachers to implement it. She and her team provide teachers with ongoing training and coaching. She also leads professional development workshops in the US and abroad for educators interested in Project-Based Learning, Deeper Learning, and STEAM.
Zoë graduated from the University of California San Diego with a B.A. in Visual Arts Media and Film. In 2007, Zoë began her teaching career with the High Tech High organization as a multimedia teacher. She earned her teaching credential and eventually her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership at the High Tech High Graduate School of Education (HTH GSE). After graduating, she started working for the HTH GSE as a PBL Workshop Facilitator and a Tour Coordinator where she co-designed adult learning experiences for visitors to the High Tech High Schools and went out on the road to lead professional development at individual school sites around the world.
In 2014, she returned to the classroom as an Elementary Engineering and Design Teacher at High Tech Elementary Chula Vista. There she worked with K-5 students and created interdisciplinary engineering projects and curricula based on the design process and engineering habits of mind (conscientiousness, creativity, collaboration, persistence, systems thinking, and optimism).
Zoë believes that doing work that matters and making meaningful connections to the community is essential in education. She is excited to empower others to pursue their passions and create projects from their hearts that will inspire others.