Our Story Starts with Community.
“My motivation level right now feels lower than low and in those few days (of Teach Tech), my brain felt like it actually picked up the pace again - ideas were surfacing and I felt like I actually wanted to plan for the school year. It's great to have access to all sessions after the fact, too. Also, I just love how "real" Lausanne conferences are - not gimmicky or fluffy.”
— Teacher at Teach Tech 2020
Our Story
Lausanne Learning was founded in 2003 at Lausanne Collegiate School to address the growing need for technology professional development in schools, particularly with 1:1 technology. Since then, we’ve put on hundreds of learning conferences focusing on a wide variety of topics, including technology, social emotional learning, STEAM, lower-school learning, innovation in education, and many more. We’ve also expanded to virtual events, community engagement, and consulting to help further our mission to engage students, empower educators, and transform schools.
But that’s not the whole story.
Our story is also a kindergarten student at a conference school who ran up to the head of kindergarten and said, “I had the best day ever. Can we do this tomorrow?”
Our story is also an educator who said, “I don’t think I’ve ever felt more valued as a professional than I do today.”
Our story is also a school that told us, “We are different people now. More strategic. More thoughtful. And more focused on our culture, not just bell schedules.”
Our story is community.
At a Lausanne Learning conference, you’re never just Registrant 7523. We take the time to get to know you before, during, and after our conferences - and provide lots of time for registrants to get to know us and each other - often forging friendships and professional relationships that last for years.
At a Lausanne Learning community event, everyone is welcome to share and learn in a safe, engaging space. We talk about anything and everything, from our pets to books to education and the future of our schools.
If you use our consulting services, our Mentors are invested in you, your school, and your success. It’s not “just a consulting job,” it’s prep work to find out who your school is, who you want to be, and what it will take to get you there. That prep is then combined with follow-ups and relationships that last way longer than a contract.
Most of all, our community is one of respect, trust, and friendship. We firmly believe that all educators are professionals, and that one of the greatest obstacles to educator empowerment is the de-professionalization of teaching and educating our students. We believe that educators and the community have a lot to say to each other, and tighter bonds should be forged between K12 educators, early childhood educators, college instructors, administrators, staff, parents, and the communities in which our schools reside.
We believe that learning should be fun, it should be useful, and that professional development is just that - not just learning skills and memorizing curriculum standards, but developing your learning network, developing yourself as a professional and person, and developing your skills as an educator.
Meet the Team
Dr. Amber Colvin
Director of Lausanne Learning
she/her/hers
Office: 901.474.1033
Email: acolvin@lausannelearning.com
Hi, y’all! I’m Dr. Amber Colvin, Director of Lausanne Learning. I earned a B.A. in History at Lyon College in Batesville, AR before moving to Memphis to pursue graduate work in 2009 at University of Memphis, where I completed my MA and PhD in History. I’ve taught history in various institutions, including Shelby County Schools, Arkansas State University Mid-South, and University of Memphis. I’ve also written articles and edited works on celebrity culture and was a steering committee member of the Inter-Disciplinary.net conference on celebrity for several years.
I’m passionate about helping educators grow and learn. As a long-time educator, I know that teaching can be exhilarating, isolating, joyful, and so, so hard all at the same time. My goal is to make Lausanne Learning a place where educators can gather, learn, and share, all while feeling empowered to be the amazing professionals you are!
When I’m not helping educators at Lausanne Learning or reading, writing, or teaching history, I enjoy cooking, knitting very slowly, collecting books to add to my “to read” pile, and hanging out with my two rescue dogs, my rescue cat, husband, and teenage daughter.
Why do teachers work with us?
“I was impressed that there were no dud presentations on my schedule. All of the sessions were informative, and the format allowed for more Q&A than I am used to from other conferences.”
“I thought it was amazing! The conferences, the school, the people and students. It was welcoming, fun and it was one of the best conferences I have ever taken part in.”
“This was so fun, we stayed for about 40 minutes afterward. Half an hour into the activity I said to myself, ‘Oh yeah. I’m at a teacher’s conference!”
“I loved this experience. It made me want to go into classrooms within my own school. I want to see how other teachers teach and strategies they use.”
“Thank you for all the encouragement, kindness and energy you showed us!! You all inspire us to go further, be more bold in the classroom and remember we have fellow brothers and sisters in the teaching world that support each other are on the same side!!! That is so uplifting to know!”
“Instead of just talking about concepts you can see them in action!”
Our Spotlight Schools
Madison-Ridgeland Academy
Madison-Ridgeland Academy’s mission is to educate the mind, body, and spirit, and on their beautiful campus in Madison, MS, they do just that! Filled with friendly people, caring educators, and a passion for innovation and learning, we are so happy to call MRA our friends!
St. Christopher’s School
St. Christopher’s is a committed global leader in understanding, engaging, and teaching boys effectively. They help boys develop the character, wisdom, and life skills required to succeed in college and to make a positive impact as leaders in a rapidly changing world.
Montclair Kimberley Academy
MKA, one of the largest coeducational independent day schools in New Jersey, is committed to providing every student in grades Pre-K – 12 with opportunities to develop to their infinite potential, in terms of both their intellect and their character. Guided by their motto – Knowledge, Vision, Integrity – the school encourages active participation in the arts, athletics and service learning to enhance the growth fostered by their challenging academic curriculum.
Nashwaaksis Middle School
Nashwaaksis Middle School has long been a leader in technology and integration in the classroom, and an early adopter of 1:1!
All Saints Episcopal School
All Saints Episcopal School is an independent school for students in 3K through the twelfth grade. Offering a challenging, college prep curriculum in a nurturing, Christian environment, All Saints has earned a reputation for excellence.
Trinity Preparatory School
The mission of Trinity Preparatory School of Florida is to develop individuals who will excel in college and in life, contribute to their communities, lead in a changing society, and grow spiritually.
Fort Worth Academy
At Fort Worth Academy, students are encouraged to take ownership of their education. For those seeking additional learning opportunities, course loads are supplemented with online courses and programs available from high schools and colleges.
American School of Bombay
American School of Bombay inspires all of their students to continuous inquiry, empowering them with the skills, courage, optimism, and integrity to pursue their dreams and enhance the lives of others.
The Oakridge School
The Oakridge School’s missions is to inspire students to seek their full potential in academics, the arts, and athletics in a challenging and nurturing environment that cultivates social responsibility, mutual respect, and personal integrity.
Cary Academy
Cary Academy is a learning community committed to discovery, innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
St. Joseph’s Academy
The mission of St. Joseph’s Academy is to educate young women as responsible and unifying members of the world community. In the spirit and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph’s Academy offers opportunities for faith development in the Catholic tradition, academic excellence and personal growth.
The Urban School of San Francisco
Urban School of San Francisco seeks to ignite a passion for learning, inspiring its students to become self-motivated, enthusiastic participants in their education – both in high school and beyond.
Our Friends Work At:
A.Maceo Walker Middle
Abintra Montessori
Abintra Montessori School
Academy of Our Lady
Academy of the Sacred Heart
AISR
Albemarle County Public Schools
Albert College
Albuquerque Academy
Alexander School
All Saints' Academy
Alton R-IV Public Schools
American Embassy School - New Delhi
American Hebrew Academy
American Int. School of Rotterdam
American International School
American International School in Vienna Austria
American International School of Rotterdam
American Intl. School of Budapest
American School Foundation of Monterrey
American School in London
American School of Bombay
American School of Brasilia
American School of Doha
American School of Dubai
American School of Lima
American School of Madrid
American School of the Hague
American School of Warsaw
Amory High School
Anglophone West School District
Apollo High School
Arapahoe High School
Archbishop Alter High School
Archbishop Blenk High School
Archbishop Moeller High School
Archbishop Rummel High School
Arlington High School
Arlington Middle
Ashley Hall School
Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln
Assumption High School
Athens Academy
Atlanta Girls' School
Atlanta International School
Avoca School District 37
Bailey Station Elementary
Bailey Station Elementary
Baily STEM Magnet School
Baldwin School
Balmoral Ridgeway Elementary
Barat Academy
Battle Ground Academy
Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School
Bellwood School
Benjamin Franklin International School
Benton High School, St. Joseph School District
Berclair Elementary
Berkeley Preparatory School
Berwick Academy
Beverford District Primary school
Bialik High School
Bishop Heelan Catholic School
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic HS
Bishop O'Dowd High School
Bishops (Diocesan College)
Bliss Carman Middle School
Blue Oak School
Bluegrass Community/Technical College
Branksome Hall
Breck School
Brewster Academy
Briarcrest Baptist School
Briarcrest Christian School
Briarcrest Leawood Elementary
Brooks School
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Buffalo Seminary
Burlington Public Schools
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Cairo American College
Calvary Day School
Cannon School
Cape Fear Academy
Capital Technology & Leasing
Cary Academy
Castilleja School
Cathedral City Elementary School
Cathedral High School
Catherine Cook School
Catholic High School
Catholic Schools of Sioux City
Catlin Gabel School
Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning
Central Catholic High School
Chaminade College Prep
Chaminade College Preparatory School
Charles Wright Academy
Charleston Day School
Charlestown Middle School
Charlotte Country Day School
Chestnut Hill Academy
Christ Methodist Day School
Christ The King Lutheran School
Christian Academy of Knoxville
Christian Brothers High School
Cincinnati Country Day School
Clarke County School District
Clarksville High School
Clarkton School of Discovery
Colegio Franklin D Roosevelt
Coleman Junior High
College of Wooster
Collegiate School of Memphis
Collingwood School
Columbia City High School
Columbus Africentric Early College
Columbus Public Schools
Columbus School for Girls
Concordia International School Shanghai
Concordia University
Constellation - Old Brookly Community Middle
Constellation - Puritas Community Middle
Constellation - Westpark Community Middle
Constellation Schools
Cordova Elementary
Cordova Middle School
Cornelia Connelly School
Crofton House School
Crossroads Christian School
Crosswind Elementary
Crump Elementary
Currey Ingram Academy
Dalton School
Darlington School
Davidson Academy
Davidson Institute of Science Ed
Daviess County Public Schools
Deerfield High School
Deerfield-Windsor School
Denmark Elementary
Denver School of Science and Tech
DePauw University
Desmet Jesuit High School
Devon Middle School
Dexter Elementary
Dexter Elementary
District 113
Dogwood Elementary
Donelson Christian Academy
Douglas Freeman High School
Duchesne Academy
Duchesne Academy Of Sacred Heart
Durham Academy
E.A. Harrold Elementary
East Noble School Corporation
East Syracuse Minoa School District
Eastern Townships School Board
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
Egypt Elementary
Elder High School
Emma Willard School
Englewood Cliffs Public Schools
Ensworth High School
Episcopal Collegiate School
Episcopal Day School
Episcopal High School, GA
Episcopal High School, Louisiana
Episcopal High School, Virginia
Episcopal School of Dallas
Episcopal School of Knoxville
Erie 1 BOCES
Evangelical Christian School
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
Fairfax Elementary
Fairfield Country Day
Farmington Elementary
Fermilab Lederman Science Center
First Assembly Christian
First Baptist Academy
Floyd Dryden Middle School
Foothill Country Day School
Forest Hills Local School District
Forsyth Country Day School
Forsyth R-III Schools
Fort Worth Academy
Fort Worth Country Day School
Frances Xavier Warde School
Frankfurt International School
Franklin Road Academy
Frederica Academy
Fredericksburg Academy
Friends Academy
Friends School of Baltimore
Georgetown Day School
German European School of Singapore
Germantown Elem.
Gilmour Academy
Girls Preparatory School
Glen Grove School
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Grace Christian Academy
Grace-St.Luke's
Graded School Sao Paulo
Grants High School
Gravette Public Schools
Greater Clark County Schools
Greens Farms Academy
Greensboro Day School
Greenville County Schools
Greenwich Academy
Greenwich Country Day School
Groves Academy
Hackley School
Harding Academy
Hargrave Military
Hargrave Military Academy
Harold McCormick Elementary School
Harpeth Hall School
Hartfield Academy
Harvard-Westlake School
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Hickory Ridge Elementary
Hickory Ridge Middle
Highcroft Ridge
Higher Ground
Hill Crest Academy
Hill School of Fort Worth
Hill School of Grapevine
Hillbrook School
Hinds County School District
Hirschi HS / Kirby JHS
Hixson Middle School
Holland Hall School
Holton-Arms School
Holy Cross School
Holy Innocents Episcopal School
Holy Trinity School
Hong Kong International School
Hutchison School
Illinois Central College
Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy
Illinois State University
Immaculata High School
Incarnation
Independence High School
Independent Episcopal School
Indian Hill High School
Indiana University South Bend
Inman Middle School
Interlochen Arts Academy
International Community School of Addis Ababa
International school of Alphaville
International School of Amsterdam
International School of Prague
Iowa State University
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School
Jackson Mad. Co.Schools
Jefferson Parish Public School System
JMCSS
John Paul II HS
Jordan-Matthews High School
Junior High School
Kaohsiung American School
Kate Bond Elementary
Kent Meridian Technology Academy
Kent Place School
Kent School District
Kent-Meridian Technology Academy
Kentucky Country Day School
King & Low-Heywood Thomas
King School
Kings Ridge Christian School
Kingsbury Middle High School
Kingsclear Consolidated School, District 18
Klein Forest HIgh School
Klein Oak High School
Krimmel Intermediate / Klein ISD
La Reina High School
Lake Forest Academy
Lake Forest Country Day School
Lakeside School
Lakeview Academy
Lambuth University
Lauderdale County Schools
Laurel School
Lausanne Collegiate School
Leo Hayes High School, District 18, New Brunswick, Canada
Liberty Public Schools
Lick-Wilmerding High School
Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School
Lincoln American International School Buenos Aires
Lincoln School
Loudoun Country Day School
Louise S. McGehee School
Lower Canada College
Lyford Cay International School
M. E. Freeman Elementary
Madison City Schools Central Office
Madison County Middle School
Madison-Ridgeland Academy
MAHS
Maine Center for Meaningful Engaged Learning/Univ Maine at Farmington
Maine East High School
Maine South High School
Maine Township High School East
Maize Middle School
Malone Schools Online Network ("MSON")
Manville School District
Maret School
Margolin Hebrew Academy / Feinstone Yeshiva of the South
Marion Middle School
Marist School
Marlborough School
Marshall School
Marymount High School
Mater Dei School
Maumee Valley Country Day School
Maumee Valley Country Day School
McAuley High School
Mccormick Elementary School
McDonogh School
McLean School
McLean School of Maryland
McNairy County Board of Ed.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering
Memphis City Schools
Memphis University School
Metairie Park Country Day School
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Miami Country Day School
Midwest City Del City Schools
Milken Community High School
Mill Creek Middle School
Millbrook School
Millington Central High School
Milton Hershey School
Missouri Military Academy
Mitchell School District
MNPS
Montclair Kimberley Academy
Mont'Kiara International School
Montverde Academy
Morrison Academy
Mounds Park Academy
Mount Notre Dame High School
Mount St. Mary Academy
Mount Vernon Presbyterian School
Mulgrave School
Murfreesboro City Schools Central Off.
Nashwaaksis Middle School
NCJ High School
Nerinx Hall
New Brunswick School District 6
New Maryland Elementary School
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Nobel Learning Communities
Noble & Greenough School
North Parkway Elementary Magnet
North Shore Country Day School
Northwood High School
Norwood School
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Preparatory
Oak Elementary
Oakhill Day School
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
Old Trail School
Online School for Girls
Onslow County Schools MIT Division
Oregon Episcopal School
Orinda Academy
Osceola Middle School
Owensboro Public Schools
Paducah ISD
Pantego Christian Academy
Park Tudor School
Parkridge Elementary
Parkview Baptist School
Parkway Northeast Middle
Penn College of Technology
Peoria Unified School District
Peoria Unified School District
Perkins Local School District
Phoenix Country Day School
Pine Crest School
Pizitz Middle School
Pope John Paul II High School
Porter-Gaud
Porter-Gaud School
Poughkeepsie Day School
Powhatan school
Presbyterian Day School
Prestonwood Christian Academy
Providence Day School
Pulaski Academy
Quest Academy
Raleigh Egypt Middle
Randolph School
Randolph-Macon Academy
Ravenscroft School
Regina High School
Ridgeway High School
Ridgeway Middle
Rivercrest Elementary
Riverdale Elementary
Robert College
Rocky Hill School
Roland Park Country School
Rondout School District #72
Rowland Hall - St. Marks School
Rutgers Preparatory School
Rutherford County Board of Education
Rye Country Day
Sacred Heart School
Saint Andrew's School
Saint Edward's School
Saint Gertrude High School
Saint Mark's School
Saint Mary's School
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Saklan Valley School
San Francisco Day School
San Francisco University High School
Sandy Spring Friends School
Sayre School
School District 18
School of the Holy Child
School of the Nations
Selwyn House School
Senior High School
Sewickley Academy
Shanghai American School
Sheffield High
Shelby County Schools
Sherwood Middle School
Sidwell Friends School
Sikeston Public Schools
Singapore American School
Sioux Falls Christian Schools
South Dakota - Department of Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southfield Christian
Southwest Christian School
Southwestern Publishing
Springside School
St Cuthbert's College
St. Agnes Academy_St. Domonics
St. Andrew's - Sewanee School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Ann Bartlett School
St. Augustine School
St. Benedict High School
St. Benedict's Academy
St. Bernard's School
St. Catherine's School
St. Christopher's School
St. Elizabeth High School
St. Francis Episcopal Day School
St. Francis High School
St. Francis Xavier School
St. Georges Day School
St. George's Independent Schools
St. Gregory College Preparatory School
St. James Episcopal School
St. John's Preparatory School
St. John's-Ravenscourt School
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Leonard Parish School
St. Louis Catholic High School
St. Luke's School
St. Mark's High School
St. Martin's Episcopal School
St. Mary Central High School
St. Mary Immaculate Parish School
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Episcopal School
St. Mary's School
St. Michael High School
St. Patrick Catholic School
St. Paul Academy and Summit School
St. Paul Catholic School
St. Paul School
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
St. Paul's Mobile
St. Pius X Catholic High School
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School
St. Thomas Epis Parish School
St. Thomas More Catholic High School
St.Francis of Assisi
Starpoint School - TCU
Stephens County School System
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Suffield Academy
Summit Academy
Sumner Academy
Sycamore Elementary School
Taipei American School
Tampa Preparatory School
Tanglewood Middle School
Tara Oaks Elementary (SCS)
TASIS Dorado
Telluride Mountain School
Tenacre Country Day School
Tesseract School
Teton Science Schools
The Altamont School
The American School in London
The American School of The Hague
The Anthony School
The Athenian School
The Barstow School
The Berkshire School
The Blake School
The Bodine School
The Bolles School
The Carroll School
The Catherine Cook School
The Center for Early Education
The Chapin School
The Culver Academies
The Dalton School
The de Paul School
The Discovery School at Reeves Rogers
The Elisabeth Morrow School
The Ellis School
The Ensworth School
The Episcopal Academy
The Episcopal School of Knoxville
The Fenn School
The Grier School
The Harker School
The Hockaday School
The Honor Roll School
The International School of Brussels
The Janus School
The John Thomas Dye School
The Kent School
The King School
The Kinkaid School
The Landmark Project
The Langley School
The Latin School of Chicago
The Lovett School
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
The Oakridge School
The Oakwood School
The Park School
The Peck School
The Pingry School
The Principia
The Shipley School
The Town School
The Urban School
The Urban School of San Francisco
The Vanguard School
The Westminster Schools
The Westwood School
The Woodlands Christian Academy
THINK Global School
Thornton Friends
Tipton-Rosemark Academy
Topeka Collegiate School
Township High School District 113
Treadwell Elementary
Trinity Episcopal Day School
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Preparatory School
Tuscaloosa Academy
United Nations International School of Hanoi
University High School
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy
University of Memphis
University School
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
USD 266 Maize Public Schools
USD 444 Little River
Uskudar American Academy
Vermillion Primary School
Virtucom, Inc.
Visitation Academy
VitalSource Technologies
W.O. Inman Middle School
Walton Middle School
Wantirna College
Warren County School System
Washington Co. High School
Washington/Jackson Elem/Lamar Elem.
Watertown Unified School District
WBAIS Israel
Webb School of Knoxville
Wells Station Elementary
Wesley Prep
Wesleyan School
West Bolivar School District
West Deptford BOE
West Plains Public Schools
West Street Elementary School
Westminster Schools
White Station Middle
Whitehall Enhanced Option Community School
Whitfield School
Whitley County Consolidated Schools
Wichita Collegiate School
Widefield School District #3
Wilkes University
Willow Oaks
Winterset Community School District
WJCC Schools
Woodland Presbyterian School
Worcester Academy
Worcester Academy
Wynne High School
Yarra Valley eLearning Community
Yavneh Academy
Zachary High School
Zuni Hills
Zurich International School