Lesson Learned from DI

Conversation with OM Alumni and Elementary School Principal, Katie Rexford

Welcome to Season 5 of the Creative Chat! On this episode of the Creative Chat we're thrilled to once again join Katie Vaughn, one of our esteemed Alumni Council members in an engaging conversation with a fellow Odyssey of the Mind alum and elementary school principal, Katie Rexford. During this special episode we hear about what it is like to incorporate DI into a public elementary school curriculum, how having DI on your resume can give you an edge in any career field and what it takes to get a team started at your local school! If you would like to get in contact with Katie Rexford you can send her an email at Krexford@wpsdk12.org If you are a Destination Imagination Alumni and are interested in being interviewed for the podcast, getting connected to fellow alumni or involved in volunteer opportunities within DI, please e-mail: alumnicouncil@dihq.org You can find us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dialumni Instagram: @DIalumni X (Twitter): @DI_Alumni Destination Imagination is a global educational nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators, leaders and creative problem solvers. Through the Challenge Experience, students solve one of six different open-ended STEAM based challenges that build upon the skills they learn in the classroom.

A Conversation with DI Alum, Engineer Isaac Anthony

Welcome to Season 5 of the Creative Chat! On this episode of the Creative Chat we're thrilled to welcome Katie Vaughn, one of our esteemed Alumni Council members, and Isaac Anthony, a distinguished Destination Imagination Alumnus hailing from Colorado. During this engaging session we'll delve into Isaac's remarkable journey, discovering how Destination Imagination not only equipped him with technical prowess of an accomplished professional engineer but also honed his exceptional communication skills for a successful career. Take a listen to hear the conversation between Katie and Isaac and learn how DI translated career skills into his professional field. If you are a Destination Imagination Alumni and are interested in getting connected to fellow alumni or involved in volunteer opportunities within DI, please e-mail: alumnicouncil@dihq.org You can find us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dialumni Instagram: @DIalumni X (Twitter): @DI_Alumni Destination Imagination is a global educational nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators, leaders and creative problem solvers. Through the Challenge Experience, students solve one of six different open-ended STEAM based challenges that build upon the skills they learn in the classroom.

Thanksgiving Episode: Talking DI Friendship with Sarah Bridge and Host Katie Vaughn

Come join us as we delight in conversation about being grateful for a lifelong friendship between two DI alum. Sarah and Katie first competed in Odyssey of the Mind together in kindergarten in 1994. They then went on to compete in the global competition together both their freshmen and sophomore years of high school. They have remained dear friends ever since and in this episode they talk all things friendship, DI and touch on how Sarah’s career as a charge nurse utilises skills she learned in DI. We hope you are able to reminisce about your DI friends while listening to the episode! If you are a Destination Imagination Alumni and are interested in getting connected to fellow alumni or involved in volunteer opportunities within DI, please e-mail alumnicouncil@dihq.org You can find us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dialumni Instagram: @DIalumni X (Twitter): @DI_Alumni Destination Imagination is a global educational nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators, leaders and creative problem solvers. Through the Challenge Experience, students solve one of six different open-ended STEAM based challenges that build upon the skills they learn in the classroom.

Lesson Learned from DI

In this episode, join the Alumni Council in a round table discussion about some of the major lessons learned through DI and the impact the program has had on each of them in their professional and personal lives. Hear why this group continues to give back to DI year after year and their perspective on the importance of Destination Imagination. If you're a Destination Imagination Alumni and are interested in getting connected fellow alumni or involved in volunteer opportunities within DI, please e-mail alumnicouncil@dihq.org [alumnicouncil@dihq.org] You can find us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dialumni [https://www.facebook.com/groups/dialumni] Instagram: @DIalumni X (Twitter): @DI_Alumni Destination Imagination is a global educational nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators, leaders and creative problem solvers. Through the Challenge Experience, students solve one of six different open-ended STEAM based challenges that build upon the skills they learn in the classroom.

LIVE at DI Global Finals 2023

In this special episode, we were LIVE at Global Finals 2023 in Kansas City. Host Michael Russell chatted with fellow alumni Joshua Jasper, Kate Nylander, Kayla Steffens, Alexis Becker, and Emily Summers, as well as DI Board of Trustees Chair Will Roach. • Like what you heard? You can connect with us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/destinationimaginationaap] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dialumni/]! • Email us at alumnicouncil@dihq.org • Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a new episode!