Lyle "Lee" Jenkins

Lyle "Lee" Jenkins, a career educator and former superintendent, founded Crazy Simple Education to apply W. Edwards Deming's quality principles to academia. He discusses how Deming’s approach transforms learning into a team sport rather than a pressure cooker. Lee emphasizes defining learning outcomes, the pitfalls of numerical goals, and the effectiveness of random sample quizzes in fostering long-term retention. He also highlights how celebrating team achievements can reignite students' passion for learning and combat the decline in their love for school.

Lee Jenkins, a career educator and founder of Crazy Simple Education, shares innovative ideas rooted in Deming's principles. He discusses how transforming quizzes into joyful experiences can motivate students, highlighting weekly random quizzes and 'all-time best' celebrations. Jenkins emphasizes treating classrooms as teams and using student-led charts for ownership of learning. He advocates for practical approaches like aggregating class performances, all while showcasing that structured assessment can revive joy and confidence in education.