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Rewiring Brains for Learning: Inside the Cloverdale Elementary Lab — Cloverdale, IN
Empowering Students at Cloverdale Elementary
The human brain continues developing well into a person’s twenties, but the early years are the most critical. At Cloverdale Elementary, K-2 students are maximizing those crucial years not by sitting still, but by moving.
Cloverdale Elementary was looking for a fresh way to help their youngest students stay focused and ready to learn. The solution began with Michele Shetter, an educator already deeply passionate about the neuroscience behind child development. Seeking to turn that passion into a reality, Michele reached out to Action Based Learning to partner on her new initiative: the NeuroBalance Project.
Together, we brought that vision to life. Today, Cloverdale students are bouncing, running, crawling, spinning, and balancing their way to better emotional regulation and academic readiness. Recently featured on WTWO/WAWV local news, this innovative program is making waves in the Wabash Valley as a powerful reminder of what happens when passionate educators are equipped with the right tools.
The Science of the Stations
An Action Based Learning Lab thrives on neuroscience. Cloverdale Principal Mary Jane Elkins says that teachers participated in professional development sessions over the summer, learning the specific purpose behind every piece of equipment, ensuring each station is used exactly as it was developed to maximize brain development. The school will continue to track student progress and share the impact on students’ well-being, engagement, and academic achievement.
A huge thank you to Mary Jane Elkins and Michele Shetter for continuing to inspire us to improve the health, wellness, and education for children around the world! To hear more about this story, or to request more information on partnerships, contact ablacademy@kidsfit.com!
