Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab

Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab

From Shape the System by Vincent Turner

December 8, 2025 · 57 min · Episode 112

About this episode

Vincent Turner discusses the future of learning and STEM identity with Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab.

About the Guest Dr Jennifer Berry is the CEO of Smartlab, an organisation dedicated to building STEM identity in K–12 learners through hands-on, project-based learning. With a background spanning professional dance, retail, customer experience, and education leadership, she brings a uniquely holistic perspective to how children learn. Her career has focused on non-traditional educational environments—from Montessori-inspired early learning to special education and supplemental tutoring—culminating in her leadership at Smartlab. Dr Berry’s work centres on empowering students with the confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-powered world. Episode Summary In this episode of Shape the System, host Vincent Turner explores the future of learning, STEM identity, and how technology is reshaping education with Dr Jennifer Berry. The conversation dives into what K–12 education looks like today in the United States—and why many schools remain unprepared for the speed and scale of change driven by AI. Dr Berry argues that while students must still learn the basics, the real opportunity lies in helping them develop the confidence, curiosity…

People in this episode

Host: Vincent Turner

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Berry

Topics covered

  • STEM education
  • K-12 learning
  • AI in education
  • project-based learning
  • student empowerment

Keywords

  • STEM identity
  • K-12 education
  • AI
  • project-based learning
  • education leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SmartLab

Places: United States

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