{"id":20883,"date":"2025-10-25T15:54:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T15:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/20883\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T15:54:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T15:54:20","slug":"how-a-texas-tech-grad-is-redesigning-the-way-west-texas-kids-learn-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/20883\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Texas Tech Grad is Redesigning the Way West Texas Kids Learn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407636_874_image\" style=\"display:none\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2i19hU_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"1250\" height=\"937\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Can the color of a wall or the placement of a bookshelf really change how students learn? According to research, the answer is a resounding YES! Across the country\u2014and right here in <a href=\"https:\/\/awesome98.com\/tags\/around-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">West Texas<\/a>\u2014more and more schools are recognizing that the physical design of classrooms can directly impact how kids pay attention, how they feel, and ultimately, how they perform academically.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/awesome98.com\/app\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Download the KKCL Mobile App Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And leading that charge locally is none other than a proud Texas Tech graduate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407637_806_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0mTuPl_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"1250\" height=\"778\"\/>UnsplashFrom the South Plains to the Spotlight<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tangraminteriors.com\/blog\/tangram-interiors-opens-lubbock-office-led-by-texas-tech-alumna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Britni Wilkens<\/a>, an Odessa native and Texas Tech alumna, has spent nearly two decades making her mark on the look and feel of West Texas spaces. Now serving as a Sales Executive at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tangraminteriors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tangram Interiors<\/a>, Britni isn\u2019t just pushing furniture around in a classroom\u2014she\u2019s pushing a whole new way of thinking about how kids learn.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE:<a href=\"https:\/\/awesome98.com\/?p=399609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Lubbock Pastor Brings Prayer and West Texas Spirit to the U.S. Capitol<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Her r\u00e9sum\u00e9 reads like a greatest hits list of West Texas landmarks: the Lubbock Police Headquarters, Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, and even the USDA Cotton Classing Laboratory. Each project reflects her knack for blending form and function\u2014creating environments that aren\u2019t just beautiful, but built to serve the community for years to come.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407637_599_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2dmHmL_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\"\/>UnsplashWhy Classroom Design Matters<\/p>\n<p>So, what\u2019s the big deal about design? Studies from ED Spaces show that everything from lighting to acoustics to the color of the walls can affect student engagement and overall well-being. This is especially true for Title I schools and for neurodiverse learners who may be more sensitive to sensory input.<\/p>\n<p>Gone are the days when learning meant staring at the front of the room from behind a row of beige desks under flickering fluorescent lights. Today\u2019s educators are rethinking everything:<\/p>\n<p>Flexible furniture layouts that can adapt to group work or solo study.<\/p>\n<p>Sensory-friendly materials that reduce distractions and overstimulation.<\/p>\n<p>Colors and textures that help students feel safe, welcome, and included.<\/p>\n<p>In short, the room itself is becoming a partner in the learning process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407638_683_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=4gD2b0_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\"\/>UnsplashA Red Raider Changing the Conversation<\/p>\n<p>Britni and the Tangram Interiors education team want to put this conversation front and center for schools in Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, and beyond. With her Tech roots and her West Texas pride, she\u2019s uniquely positioned to bridge cutting-edge design research with the practical realities of our classrooms.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/awesome98.com\/?p=399615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DoorDash Driver in Sweetwater Stops Murder: What Do We Actually Know?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As Britni puts it, creating a better learning environment isn\u2019t just about aesthetics\u2014it\u2019s about equity. When classrooms are designed with intention, they can give every student, no matter their background, a better shot at success.<\/p>\n<p>And if you ask me, it\u2019s pretty great knowing that a Red Raider is leading that charge right here in West Texas!<\/p>\n<p>Pics from the 2024 Hub City BBQ!Gallery Credit: Landon King <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407638_969_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=36KWY1_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\"\/>Landon King\/TSMPics from the 2024 Hub City BBQ!\ud83c\udf57\ud83c\udf56 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407639_3_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=4VVrT1_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\"\/>Landon King\/TSMPics from the 2024 Hub City BBQ!\ud83c\udf57\ud83c\udf56 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407651_255_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=3LG678_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"1306\"\/>Landon King\/TSMPics from the 2024 Hub City BBQ!\ud83c\udf57\ud83c\udf56 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407651_232_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=31Jngb_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\"\/>Landon King\/TSMPics from the 2024 Hub City BBQ!\ud83c\udf57\ud83c\udf56 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407652_867_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2oFoXV_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\"\/>Landon King\/TSMPics from the 2024 Hub City BBQ!\ud83c\udf57\ud83c\udf56 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407652_396_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2NcS77_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"1306\"\/>Landon King\/TSMPics from the 2024 Hub City BBQ!\ud83c\udf57\ud83c\udf56 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407653_125_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0jG08y_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\"\/>Landon King\/TSMPics from the 2024 Hub City BBQ!\ud83c\udf57\ud83c\udf56 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407653_980_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1E1ZK4_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\"\/>Landon King\/TSMPics from the 2024 Hub City BBQ!\ud83c\udf57\ud83c\udf56 Top 15 Low-Cost Hobbies You Can Try in LubbockGallery Credit: Landon King <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407654_856_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2yOMpb_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"1376\"\/>ilona75ReadingGet yourself a free Lubbock Public Library card and borrow books, audiobooks, or eBooks for $0. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407654_63_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=04hRx8_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"\/>MikeLaptevBird-watchingWith spots like the Lubbock Lake Landmark and Mae Simmons Park, and apps like Merlin Bird ID, you&#8217;re good to go. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407654_1_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1YsR2T_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"654\"\/>ItalikaWritingFrom journaling at J&amp;B Coffee to starting your own blog or creative project, all you need is a notebook (or Google Docs). <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407655_104_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=23kczK_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"734\"\/>Scott LewisRock collectingTake a walk through Mackenzie Park or Yellowhouse Draw and see what cool rocks you can spot. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407655_432_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1Joplj_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"652\"\/>Catherine YeuletExerciseWalk, bike, or jog Tech Terrace, Canyon Lakes, or the Loop trail system\u2014no gym membership needed. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407656_672_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1NcDKu_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"\/>JupiterimagesChess or board gamesCheck out free games at local spots like Stormcrow Games, or play online. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407656_883_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0ZSwme_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"\/>Getty ImagesOrigamiAll you need is paper and YouTube. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407657_22_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2XtRec_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"\/>Getty ImagesGeocachingYes, even Lubbock has hidden treasures! Download the Geocaching app and start exploring. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407657_644_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=44CBed_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"651\"\/>Creatas ImagesCookingPick up affordable ingredients at Market Street or the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market and experiment. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407658_857_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=4RU7Vr_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"\/>JupiterimagesDrawing \/ Art \/ CraftsHobby Lobby has supplies, but YouTube has all the free tutorials. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407658_752_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=28krmI_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"727\"\/>SolovyovaCasual hiking or campingTry Palo Duro Canyon or Buffalo Springs Lake for a weekend adventure, or just hit the trails around town. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407659_518_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0kLfRQ_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"652\"\/>AlexRathsGardeningStart with seeds, cuttings, or even plant swaps on local Facebook groups. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407659_431_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1Qtr6J_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"\/>Getty ImagesLock pickingBelieve it or not, this is a real hobby\u2014with starter kits and YouTube tutorials galore. Check out the &#8216;Lock Picking Lawyer&#8217; for sure! <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407659_217_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=13xTsL_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"652\"\/>BHPixPickleballLubbock\u2019s newest sports obsession. Try the courts at Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center and prepare to get addicted. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761407660_894_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=0NbnFs_15w41Mbv00\" width=\"980\" height=\"1470\"\/>JupiterimagesCollecting brochuresIt\u2019s weird, but it\u2019s free. Swing by the Lubbock Visitors Center and start your&#8230;collection? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Can the color of a wall or the placement of a bookshelf really change how students learn? 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