Next-Level School Leadership

Transforming burnt-out, overwhelmed school staff into calm, competent educational leaders

Are you looking for innovative ways to support your educators and school staff to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom and in life?

Step Out! offers unique professional development opportunities that use play and Applied Improvisational techniques to address common challenges faced by educators today.

✓ Nervous System Regulation

✓ Burnout Prevention

✓ Effective communication

✓ Classroom Dynamics

‘Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.’

~ Diane Ackerman

Step Out! uses the latest research on brain science, nervous system regulation, learning, and behaviour to create play-based education that positively impacts educators, school staff and students. Our Applied improvisational packages are designed with educators and the school environment in mind. All sessions are customized to meet your organization’s unique needs and objectives.

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Kids that love learning

Educators that love being in the classroom

Enjoyable school environments

What schools are saying

  • “Working with Louise from Step Out was amazing! She did a phenomenal job working with our school faculty. I'm in a wheelchair, and she used very inclusive language and offered adaptations to the activities in a genuine and authentic way without singling me out. She also suggested multiple ways to adapt activities within the classroom for different learners. Very much appreciated!

    Emma Wardrop- Teacher at the Whistler Waldorf School

  • "Our teaching/admin team loved doing improv with Louise! It forced us out of our comfort zones in a gentle, positive way. As a bonus, all of the activities can easily be transferred to the classroom to use with our students"

    Anita Airisto- Deputy Head of School at Phoenix Magnet Academy

  • “The workshop for teachers focused on games and activities to help develop goal-setting and self-reflection in elementary school students was fun, insightful, creative and practical. Louise gave the teachers a lot of great, engaging games to do with the students. It was fun for the teachers too! Louise is energetic, creative, and organized. Her enthusiasm for working with children through drama, games and movement is contagious. She will get you moving and laughing while you learn new games to bring to the classroom. I highly recommend Louise!”

    Christine Martin- Principal at the Squamish Waldorf School

‘You can learn more about a child in one hour of play than you can in one year of conversation.’

~ Plato

  • Teaches students to collaborate

  • Helps students learn resilience

  • Improves students’ public speaking skills

  • Introduces mindfulness to students

  • Builds listening skills

  • Increases empathy

  • Improves trust

  • Teaches students self-regulation

  • Fantastic for students with oppositional tendencies

  • Makes learning concrete

  • Builds classroom community (kids love it!)

  • Increases students’ intrinsic motivation

  • Builds classroom community

  • Diversity & Inclusivity

  • Supports discovery learning

  • Easily integrated into the classroom flow

  • It makes educators better listeners

  • Gives staff a new language for school dynamics

  • Fosters creativity

  • Deepens learning

20 Reasons for Schools to utilize Play & Applied Improvisation

Our Services

  • In this customizable two hour dip your toes workshop, teachers and school staff will be engaged in play utilizing Applied Improvisational games. This option is for schools who want to connect staff, have a bit of fun and be introduced to the power of Applied Improvisation. The workshop is catered to the school specific needs. Investment: $1200+gst for a minimum of 6 participants

  • In this customizable 4-8 week immersive program, school staff will meet weekly for two hours to learn how Applied Improvisation can be utilized in the classroom and create stronger bonds amongst staff. This option is for schools who want to make real positive change in their classrooms, between colleagues and the whole school environment. Programs are catered to the schools specific needs. Investment: Pricing is negotiated to cater to the schools budget.

Book a free call with Louise & discover how she can support you