The learning environment plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators. Thoughtfully designed spaces inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and enhance student engagement—empowering both educators and students to thrive. When classrooms are intentionally designed to support modern learning, they unlock new possibilities for growth, discovery, and success.
That for students to succeed in the 21st century and beyond, they need environments that support self-directed learning, hands-on experiences, and collaborative teamwork. By integrating flexible spaces, innovative technology, and adaptable design, we help schools create dynamic learning environments that nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Through the Reimagine Your Classroom Contest, we’re transforming classrooms into vibrant spaces that inspire learning, encourage engagement, and set students up for lifelong success.
2021Little Falls School #1 | Little Falls, NJ |
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Bethanne Strippoli, a dedicated G&T teacher at Little Falls No. 1, won our inaugural Reimagine Your Classroom Contest, earning a complete classroom transformation.
Faced with an outdated and inflexible space, she envisioned a dynamic, multi-purpose learning environment to support her students’ diverse needs. Through a collaborative design process with our design team and Smith System, her classroom was outfitted with flexible furniture, enhanced storage, and innovative seating solutions—ultimately fostering greater collaboration, creativity, and engagement for her students.
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2022Central Middle School | Parsippany, NJ |
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Faced with an outdated and inflexible classroom, Special Education Science teacher Katherine Winick entered the 2022 Reimagine Your Classroom Contest to transform her space into a dynamic learning environment.
Through a collaborative design process with dancker and Smith System, her classroom received a complete furniture overhaul—introducing flexible seating, improved storage, and mobile workstations to enhance student engagement and support diverse learning needs. The result was a vibrant, student-centered “Science Oasis” that empowers both students and educators to thrive.
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2023Little Falls School #2 | Little Falls, NJ |
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Challenged with a cramped space that restricted Media Specialist Sahan Opdenberg from fully showcasing innovative STEAM solutions and housing the essential books for her library/media room, she saw an opportunity to create lasting change and entered our Reimagine Your Classroom contest.
Partnering with dancker and Smith System to bring their vision to life—co-creating an environment that seamlessly blends the best of analog and digital learning. Now, students are inspired to explore the worlds of reading and coding side by side, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for discovery.
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