Do More With L.E.S.S.

At Learning Experience Strategist Services LLC, I help educators, business leaders, and organizations turn learning into meaningful, aligned, and impactful experiences. My mission is simple: to empower instructors, trainers, and teams to design learning that is aligned, engaging, and results-driven, whether in a classroom, training room, or boardroom.

Exceptional learning doesn’t happen by accident. It begins with intentional design, research-based strategies, and a deep understanding of how people learn. I bring these elements together to help you create learning that inspires, supports, and delivers measurable outcomes.

Why Clients Choose Learning Experience Strategist Services

Working with L.E.S.S. helps you do more with less effort, confusion, and uncertainty.

More:

• confidence in instructional delivery

• consistency across courses or training programs

• impact from your teaching or training efforts

• learner engagement, growth, and success

• innovative, creative approaches to learning design

• personalized guidance and practical strategies

• recognition for high-quality teaching and training

Less:

• frustration with unclear objectives or expectations

• duplication of effort across teams or departments

• confusion for learners navigating content

• guesswork when designing courses or training

• uncertainty around alignment and assessment

• pressure of managing multiple learning initiatives

• time spent planning, designing, or revising curriculum

Meet Betsy Kostolni, M.S. Ed

I’m Betsy Kostolni, co-founder of Learning Experience Strategist Services LLC. Based in Wisconsin and serving clients nationwide, I bring more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, curriculum developer, instructional designer, and L&D facilitator. This unique blend of work experience allows me to approach learning design with a broad perspective, bridging the worlds of education and workplace training.

With a Master of Science in Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction, I’ve designed and developed more than 100 competency-based courses across 20+ disciplines, including academics, cosmetology, welding, marketing, human resources, and more. This breadth of experience has given me a deep understanding of how to translate complex content into engaging, accessible learning for K-12, higher education, and corporate learning and development audiences.

A Collaborative, Research-Driven Approach:

I create scalable, multimodal learning solutions that meet institutional standards and reflect nationally recognized quality benchmarks. By integrating educational technology, I ensure that learning experiences are engaging, accessible, and aligned with real-world applications.

Collaboration is central to my work. I’ve partnered with faculty, trainers, and leaders across multiple industries to build strong, productive relationships through individualized support and agile project management. Beyond course design, I’ve also led teams in shaping unified departmental missions, visions, and strategic priorities that strengthen cohesion and focus.

A Shared Commitment to Learning:

I co-founded L.E.S.S. with my husband, Brandon Kostolni, a technology administrator with more than 30 years of experience supporting educators and advancing digital learning in public schools. Together, we understand how curriculum and technology work together to support meaningful, measurable learning.

We’ve been married for over 30 years and are proud parents to three adult children, which continues to be our favorite long-term project.

Professional Engagement:

To stay current with best practices in instructional design, curriculum development, and corporate training, I maintain active memberships in leading professional organizations, including:

• Association for Talent Development (ATD)

• ISTE+ASCD

• The Learning Guild

How I Support My Partners:

As a Learning Experience Strategist, I work alongside educators, SMEs, trainers, and organizational leaders to create aligned, engaging, and effective learning experiences. I help you:

• Design learning that engages and inspires

• Build or refresh training programs and courses

• Develop a competency-based curriculum with aligned objectives and assessments

• Strengthen lesson or session design with practical tools and learner-engaged strategies

• Simplify planning, design, and evaluation

• Deliver consistent, high-quality learning that supports performance and growth

My passion is taking ideas, content, and goals and transforming them into clear, impactful learning experiences that truly make a difference.