# 169 - From Classrooms to Creativity Labs: Rethinking What's Possible in Schools Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-international-schools-podcast-1176866/169-from-classrooms-to-creativity-labs-rethinking-what-s-possible-in-schools Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-international-schools-podcast-1176866/169-from-classrooms-to-creativity-labs-rethinking-what-s-possible-in-schools.md Podcast: [The International Schools Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-international-schools-podcast-1176866) Published: 2025-12-12T23:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.theinternationalschoolspodcast.com/e/169-from-classrooms-to-creativity-labs-rethinking-whats-possible-in-schools/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iykaeqfzzmsm634j/169.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-international-schools-podcast-1176866/episodes/169-from-classrooms-to-creativity-labs-rethinking-what-s-possible-in-schools Duration seconds: 3455 ## Resource Exploring innovation where education meets entrepreneurship.About Durga Suresh-MenonDurga Suresh-Menon, Ph.D., is Head of School at New England Innovation Academy. An energizing, dynamic and growth-minded educator with a record of inclusive leadership and passionate storytelling, Dr. Suresh-Menon joins NEIA with over two decades of collaborative higher-education experience, academic program development and a unique understanding of what makes students successful. She has a rich background in higher education, leadership, curriculum development, and academic excellence. Before joining NEIA, she served as Dean of the School of Computing and Data Science and Dean of Graduate Education at Wentworth Institute of Technology, as well as an Associate Professor, where she led efforts to implement progressive learning strategies and interdisciplinary curriculum that promoted innovation and global awareness. She is recognized for her work fostering a culture of growth, development and innovation, ensuring that a STEAM curriculum remains aligned with the ever-evolving technological landscape and industry demands. Fluent in multiple languages, Dr. Suresh-Menon loves to connect with tech-minded students and parents from all backgrounds, and brings a global perspective and collaborative spirit to NEIA’s academic community.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.neia/Twitter: https://x.com/helloneiaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelloNEIA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/durga-suresh-menon/About John Camp (he goes by Camp)Camp has been teaching in independent schools for over 25 years. His experience includes English and writing classes as well as interdisciplinary courses such as “The Art and Physics of Time Travel.” At St. Mark’s School, which bestowed him with The Trust… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-international-schools-podcast-1176866/episodes/169-from-classrooms-to-creativity-labs-rethinking-what-s-possible-in-schools/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-international-schools-podcast-1176866/169-from-classrooms-to-creativity-labs-rethinking-what-s-possible-in-schools.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.