Don Buckley

Don Buckley is an educational innovator based in New York City, known for his work in design thinking and educational reform. He is the co-founder of Rewind Reset Forward, an organization focused on reimagining learning spaces and facilitating design thinking processes to enhance educational experiences. This initiative aims to help participants rethink how learning environments can be structured to better serve students and educators alike.1

In addition to his role at Rewind Reset Forward, Buckley is also a co-founder of Tools at Schools, where he collaborated with students to co-design educational products and teach design thinking methodologies.12 He has extensive experience as an author and public speaker, having delivered workshops and keynotes at various educational conferences, including TEDx and the Global Education Conference. His published works include "Interactive Science," the first web-based science series for schools, and contributions to the book Blended Leadership .13

Buckley has a strong belief that design thinking should be integrated into every educational curriculum, advocating for the teaching of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship to all learners.2 He has also served as a faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he teaches courses related to educational technology.1