Evolving
education with
bold ideas
and dynamic
solutions.
Research + Education
Design Institute
Our complex world demands an agile education system. There is an insistent call for a system that readily adapts to the way students learn and teachers teach, as well as guides students to find their place in today’s world of work. To this end, REDi co‑creates bold ideas with education leaders, energizes teams to engage dynamic solutions, and provides research that accelerates the evolution of learning.
Scott Himelstein
Founder & President Scott’s work over the past three decades is committed to fostering a better linkage between educational research, policymaking, and practice. He is a Physical Security Specialist and graduate of the U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Physical Security Program. Scott was also former Commissioner of the California Department of Justice Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and Director of The Center for Education Policy and Law at the University of San Diego
We Believe
- Big ideas energize teams
- In embracing the possibilities in change
- In the co‑creation of solutions
- In the evolution of education
- In leveraging the landscape
REDi Five Core Services
Building
Leadership
CapacityWe help your team examine their capacity for leadership work. Together we guide the organization in expanding formal and informal leadership roles to support a stronger community of practice
Designing
Strategies to
Accelerate LearningWe help your leadership team venture outside prevailing norms to engage innovative, evidence‑based practices. We offer easy‑to‑implement ideas that create empowered learners with a clear path to success.
Attracting
and Leveraging
ResourcesOur work is focused on developing ways to re‑allocate, re‑purpose, and re‑think the resources you have to get the resources you need. We help organizations make the most of local dollars by securing investments from outside partners.
Aligning
Safety and
SecurityThrough our partnership with PBK Architects, our services focus on four critical aspects of safe design and practice: (1) assessing facility vulnerability; (2) creating emergency operation plans and board policy; (3) training focused on the development of a security-minded culture and (4)Working with school board members to help the governance team understand their roles before, during and after a crisis.PBK-REDI
Our Partners
Committed to quality learning experiences. REDi partners with “big picture” school districts, schools, policymakers, non‑profit and community organizations, as well as workforce industries. Our partners are committed to developing systems of education that reflect the evolution of learning and its connection to the world of work today and in the future. We hold a mutual understanding that the use of evidence‑based practice and technology prepares students now for the challenges they will face in the future.
The REDi Team
Scott Himelstein
Founder & President Scott leads the REDi team with three decades of experience in K‑16 education. His expertise encompasses the financial, political, governance, and workforce dimensions of the field.
Dr. Suzette Lovely
Senior Associate / Leadership Development – Coaching As a strategist and coach, Suzette provides direct support to district and school teams in leadership development, government relations, human resource management, strategic planning, and college and career readiness.
Tamara Otero
Senior Associate / Government Affairs – Community Outreach Tamara brings the board governance support to the REDi team. As a community outreach strategist, she works to create collaborative environments with community and districts to enable growth and sustain progress.
Rich Thome
Senior Associate / Leadership Development – Strategic Planning As a leadership development strategist, Rich works with district leaders, school boards and superintendents to align their work and achieve system‑wide goals for the students in their charge.
Contact Us
We are REDi to partner with your team. Together we can evolve systems of education designed to keep pace with a changing world and today’s student!
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