In this episode of the Legend Makers Podcast, Scott sits down with Amy Parks, Innovation Lab teacher at Forts Ferry Elementary in North Colonie, New York. Amy shares her journey from gifted education to leading a hands-on, curiosity-driven STEM program — one that’s transforming how young learners experience school.

Together, Scott and Amy talk about the power of unstructured play, the importance of building resilience through trial and error, and why today’s kids need real-world challenges more than ever. They dive into how the pandemic unexpectedly accelerated innovation at her district, leading to the creation of six Innovation Labs, and how these labs are helping students (and teachers!) rediscover the joy of exploration, failure, and growth.

Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or just passionate about the future of education, ...