La Jolla Country Day School
Discover how La Jolla Country Day School is transforming education through design and innovation. In this episode, meet Dan Lenzen, Director of Design and Innovation; Jeff Terwin, Head of School; and Colleen O'Boyle, Associate Head of School.
Together, this inspiring team leads a groundbreaking program that empowers K-12 students to use design thinking to address real-world problems while connecting with the unique challenges and opportunities of the San Diego Tijuana region. From creating sensory toys for patients at Rady Children’s Hospital to designing practical solutions on campus, these students are learning to think critically, empathize deeply, and create meaningful change.
Their work highlights the vibrant spirit of cross-border collaboration and innovation that defines our binational community. This isn’t just about grades—it’s about building a better future by empowering young minds to turn creativity into impact. This series celebrates the designers, architects, and creative visionaries whose decisions have made the San Diego Tijuana region a thriving, transborder creative powerhouse.
These Spotlight stories are not just about design—they’re a tribute to how years of collaboration have fostered a unique creative culture that continues to shape the future of our megaregion. From career paths to lifestyle, inventions to culture, everything in the San Diego Tijuana region is shaped with purpose and care.
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