Our Story
The Walkabouts Platform began with a simple question: What if students could move and learn at the same time?
Frustrated by the growing disconnect between physical activity and classroom learning, our founders set out to create a tool that would bring both together. The result was the Walkabouts Platform: a research-backed, standards-aligned tool that makes movement part of the learning process.
Since launching, the Walkabouts Platform has helped thousands of teachers across the country build more engaging, effective, and joyful learning experiences—one step, jump, and stretch at a time.
The Team That Drives the Story
Dr. Julian A. Reed
Co-Founder and CEO
Dr. Julian A. Reed is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges; a Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Miami, a Doctorate in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado and most recently received his Masters of Public Health from the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on examining links between physical activity and cognitive function of youth as well as investigating associations between the built environment and physical activity. He has disseminated his research in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Preventive Medicine, Preventing Chronic Disease and the Journal of American College Health. Dr. Reed is also the author of Active Education: Lessons for Integrating Physical Activity with Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies and Activating the Modern Classroom.
Matt Ferebee
Co-Founder
Matt is a former educator who has experienced the power of kinesthetic learning firsthand in both his own classroom and in the lives of his two sons. His focus with the company is technology, user experience, and marketing.
Brewster Crosby
Executive Team Member
Brewster has served as President and CEO of several portfolio companies at Unique Investments, a west coast private equity firm. He was also a Senior Associate for New Vantage Group, an early stage capital firm, and uses his skills to support educational initiatives in the classroom that increase learning retention and improve behavior.
Jennifer Weaver-Spencer
Curriculum Development Manager
Jennifer loves to travel and explore new places. She has worked in the supplemental education industry since 1997 and has a passion for creating educational materials that support each student’s learning adventure.
Carly Kleckner
Instructional Coach
As a former elementary teacher, Carly experienced firsthand how the Walkabouts Platform transformed learning in her classroom—keeping students active, focused, and excited to learn. Now, she helps bring those same movement-based lessons to educators.
