Don't Wait: Create!
Course Overview 
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Creative Problem-Solving: Apply creative techniques to tackle real-world issues effectively.
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Resilience Growth: Develop resilience and a growth mindset to navigate challenges.
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Collaboration: Work effectively with peers on innovative projects and initiatives.
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Compelling Pitches: Create and deliver persuasive pitches for products or social innovations.
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Innovator’s Mindset: Foster continuous learning and apply design thinking to innovate continually.
Course Badges
Action beats perfection. These badges show your journey from idea to impact—creative courage, resilience, and making something meaningful happen.

Star Jackal – The Unleasher
This badge celebrates the moment you unlock your creative voice. Owning this badge means you’re no longer waiting for ideas—you’re unleashing them with purpose.
Earn this badge by completing module 1 of this course.

Sand Wyrm – The Shaper
This badge is proof you know how to take wild ideas and shape them into something real. You’re not just creative—you’re a maker with momentum.
Earn this badge by completing module 2 of this course.

Velvet Ocelot – The Forger
This badge honors your ability to refine and elevate your ideas. Like the Velvet Ocelot, your quiet effort brings elegance to the roughest draft.
Earn this badge by completing module 3 of this course.

Fire Ferret – The Performer
This badge marks your moment of bravery—of sharing your creation with the world. It shows you don’t just make, you perform with heart and pride.
Earn this badge by completing module 4 of this course.
Meet the Course Creator,
Lauren Hudak
Lauren Hudak is an educator with over eight years of experience. After graduating from the University of Virginia with degrees in English Literature and Media Studies, she went on to get her Masters in Teaching from New York University. Lauren has worked with all ages of students from Pre-K through college, but she thrives when working with middle schoolers. She believes this is the perfect age to integrate mindfulness, technology, and social emotional learning into student learning objectives. She wants to help students conquer their fears and build a better world. When she’s not teaching, Lauren loves being outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family.
