The Future of Enrichment: Helping Every Instructor Teach Like an Expert


Your staff shouldn’t have to be paleontologists, engineers, and animators to run high-quality enrichment.

In this 45-minute session, presented as part of Foundations, Inc.’s Beyond the Conference webinar series, AlphaBEST CEO Judy Nee and AB Studios President Brian Heaton reframed the afterschool staffing crisis.

Drawing on experience across hundreds of programs, Judy and Brian shared the origin of AB Studios, a new instructional model that pairs subject experts and a studio production team with on-screen content hosts. It frees instructors to step out of the spotlight and do what people do best: coach, guide, and celebrate the win.

You’ll come away with ideas you can use right away, whether or not AB Studios is ever part of your program.

In the recording, you’ll find:

  • A new way to think about the staffing challenge, one that starts with support instead of hiring
  • Five practical strategies any program can put to work on Monday, from giving every session a cold open to hiring for coaching over expertise
  • A behind-the-scenes look at the model, and how it frees instructors to lead rather than perform

Thank you to Foundations for partnering with us on this session!

Featured Presenters

Brian Heaton

Brian has lent his talents to education since his first career as a kindergarten teacher nearly 18 years ago, working to deliver a quality, immersive education for growing young minds. Add to that his talent with design and photography, as well as a deep understanding of technology, and it didn’t take Brian long to make his way to Kaplan Early Learning, then eventually AlphaBEST as the Chief Operating Officer. Today, as President of AB Studios, he brings that same passion and innovation to reimagining enrichment through dynamic, story-driven learning experiences that inspire students and empower educators.

Judy Nee

Judy is the CEO of AlphaBEST Education. With more than 20 years of experience in the afterschool field, she has served as President and CEO of the National AfterSchool Association and has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Leaders in After School. Her experience leading organizations, working with school districts, and developing exemplary programs has helped AlphaBEST become the premier extended day program in the country. Its focus on innovation, unique experiences for students, and quality care for families has placed AlphaBEST at the pinnacle of the industry.