"Growing up as the son of a professor & now married to a 4th grade public school teacher & with two school age children, educational design is truly personal to me. There is great responsibility in knowing that generations of students will engage these facilities & directly impact their personal & academic growth. The 21st century student is redefining the pedagogical approach & we must adapt our designs to meet these needs. Students are no longer passive listeners. Campus spaces must be designed to promote collaborative learning in a flexible, media rich environment. Liollio has helped our clients realize their institutional mission through innovation which is only possible through listening & actively engaging the client in a collaborative design process. I strive to give back to our community, serving on the Clemson Architectural Foundation Board of Trustees & as past President of AIA Charleston, where I co-founded a free public lecture series to elevate the design dialogue in our community."