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VLK | EDGE®

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Where Education Expertise Meets Thoughtful Design

Our Educational Planning Team, VLK | EDGE®, comprises lifelong public educators, programming experts, and public education advocates who fuse their deep insight into innovative design solutions for the school districts we serve. We conduct and publish influential original research and present at national conferences, bridging pedagogy and architecture.

Our expertise ensures that our designs align seamlessly with our clients’ teaching and learning goals. This team drives our firm’s success, shaping cutting-edge learning environments and leading educational design discourse.

VLK | EDGE® is just one piece of our comprehensive education planning process. Explore how our suite of services, from VLK | LINK® to VLK | LAUNCH® to VLK | CURATION®, can help your school district plan the best possible project for your community.
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“One unique aspect of our project partnership with VLK is the involvement of an Educational Planner who deeply understands the dual nature of student learning and the structural design of learning environments.”

— Jennifer Wilhelm | Assistant Superintendent of Learner Services, Allen ISD

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VLK | EDGE® – Bridging Education and Architecture

WHO IS THE VLK | EDGE® TEAM AND WHAT DO THEY BRING TO THE DISCUSSION? So how are architecture and education connected? From the time of a one-room schoolhouse model serving all students in one classroom with one set of services, to now when public educators are tasked to serve all students with all instructional […]
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VLK | EDGE® presents at the UCEA Annual Convention in Los Angeles

On Saturday, November 23, 2024, the VLK | EDGE® team partnered with Dr. Yanira Oliveras, Associate Professor from The University of Texas at Tyler to present groundbreaking research at the University Council for Education Administration (UCEA) Annual Convention. The study, titled Collaboration Spaces and Middle School Students’ Engagement in Learning, explored the relationship between open […]
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VLK Architects Adds Longtime Educators to the VLK | EDGE® Team

VLK Architects proudly announces the addition of two highly respected educators to its Educational Planning team, known as VLK | EDGE®. Kevin Worthy and Dr. Rick Westfall join VLK as Educational Planners and Senior Associates after careers in public education, bringing to the firm substantial experience as long-time leaders in Texas public school districts. Both […]
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VLK Acquires TransCend4 Expanding Educational Consulting Services

(Fort Worth, Texas) – VLK is proud to announce the acquisition of TransCend4, a leading educational consulting firm founded by Dr. Lizzy Johnson in 2018. In addition to joining VLK as Senior Associate | Planning Strategist, Dr. Johnson will transition into the role of President of TransCend4. This strategic move enhances VLK’s ability to support […]
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Former Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Superintendent joins VLK

(Fort Worth, Texas) – VLK proudly welcomes Dr. Jim F. Chadwell to its educational planning team, VLK | EDGE®. Bringing over 31 years of leadership experience in Texas public education, Dr. Chadwell joins as Senior Associate | K-12 Specialist, strengthening VLK’s commitment to designing schools that align with districts’ teaching and learning goals. Dr. Jim […]
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VLK Levels Up by Providing Experts and Educational Services

DALANE BOUILLION, Ed.D | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER In a groundbreaking move, VLK is revolutionizing its offerings by venturing beyond traditional architectural services to encompass comprehensive educational expertise. VLK’s innovation in this arena began in 2015 when they added me as its first Educational Planner. Since then, VLK | EDGE® has grown its Educational Planners to […]