WittFitt: The Origin Story – A Teacher's Journey to Revolutionize LearningIn this episode of Learning in Motion, host Lisa Witt reveals the inspiring story behind WittFitt, her company dedicated to bringing movement into classrooms. What started as a young teacher's frustration with restless students in Fort Collins, Colorado, quickly evolved into a passion project.Lisa recounts her early efforts to integrate movement breaks into her sixth-grade curriculum, demonstrating the clear academic benefits. Driven by the groundbreaking idea of using stability balls as classroom seating, inspired by research from Switzerland, she spearheaded a successful in-class study. This led her to develop a unique curriculum, teaching students the "why" behind movement and involving them in the process of bringing active furniture into their space.Without a business background, Lisa's sheer passion for student wellness organically grew into WittFitt, a company that has provided active learning solutions to schools nationwide for two decades. After navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of e-commerce, Lisa has come full circle, returning to the classroom as a seventh-grade literature teacher.Now, more than ever, Lisa is convinced of the critical need for student movement and engagement. Join her as she shares real-world insights, delves into brain research, explores practical room design ideas, and tackles the big question of funding for active classrooms.

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