We’re looking forward to introducing you to Becky Bowe. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Becky, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do you think is misunderstood about your business?
What’s most misunderstood about Fit Learning KC is that people assume we’re just another tutoring company. Tutoring is usually about helping kids get through tonight’s homework or preparing for a test. What we do is completely different – we use proven methods that break learning down into small, manageable steps and practice them until they become second nature. The result is true mastery and confidence, not just getting by. Our focus is fluency, so learners don’t just catch up – they gain skills they can use with confidence for life.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Becky Bowe, the founder of Fit Learning KC, where we blend the science of behavior analysis with academic instruction to create life-changing academic results for learners. Unlike traditional tutoring, our approach is laser-focused on fluency – helping kids not just catch up, but truly excel, building skills they can carry confidently into every area of life. My career as a behavior analyst prepared me for this work, but launching Fit Learning KC gave me the opportunity to merge my expertise in learning science with my passion for education.
What makes Fit Learning KC unique is the way we meet learners exactly where they are, without judgment, and design an individualized curriculum that helps them feel empowered, hopeful, and capable. Our methods allow us to track growth in ways most schools and tutoring programs can’t, giving families a clear picture of their child’s progress.
This year, our focus is on empowerment. Every decision we make circles back to helping learners grow stronger, more capable, and more confident in themselves. Watching kids light up as they discover they can do hard things – that’s the heart of our work.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
When I was younger, I believed I had to just accept things the way they were – that I didn’t have the courage, strength, or knowledge to do things differently. Even in college, studying elementary education, I remember being taught methods that I now know were not only ineffective but, in some cases, potentially harmful. Back then, it never occurred to me that I could and should question or push back – I thought my role was simply to follow along.
I don’t believe that anymore. One of the biggest shifts in my life has been realizing that we don’t have to accept “what is” if it isn’t serving kids well. That’s a huge part of why I started Fit Learning KC – to create a space where learners are empowered to do hard things, and where families can see clearly what’s really working.
Now, when I meet college students going into education, I invite them to come observe what we do, and I challenge them to challenge their professors (respectfully). I want them to feel like they can question, explore, and advocate for their future learners – so they can become the confident, empowered version of the educator I wish I had been early in my career.
What’s something you changed your mind about after failing hard?
I changed my mind about teaching after two very difficult years as a classroom teacher. For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a teacher, and I thought the only way to do that was in a traditional classroom. What I discovered was that I wasn’t cut out for the kind of teaching where limited support and resources made it impossible to deliver the very best outcomes for kids.
That realization shifted the trajectory of my career. Instead of staying in education, I pursued certification as a behavior analyst and dove head-first into supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as their families. For nearly 15 years, I worked in that space, gaining experience and perspective that eventually opened the door to something I never would have imagined back in those early teaching days – creating Fit Learning KC. In many ways, those years away from the classroom gave me the clarity and skills to return to education on my own terms – this time in a way that truly aligns with my values.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
One important truth that very few people agree with me on is that of the myth of “learning styles”. The whole idea that some kids are “visual learners,” others are “auditory learners,” and others are “kinesthetic learners” has been completely debunked by research, but it’s still taught in schools and repeated like gospel.
The danger is that it gives kids (and teachers) a built-in excuse for why they can’t learn (or teach) something (“I’m just not a math person” or “I can’t learn by listening”), when the real issue is that the instruction wasn’t effective. Good teaching doesn’t rely on matching to a style – it relies on clear, systematic methods and enough practice to achieve fluency. When we let go of the learning styles myth, we stop limiting kids and empowering teachers by focusing on what actually works.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I knew I had 10 years left, I’d stop wasting time on my phone. No amount of scrolling is worth trading for real life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.fitlearningkc.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.learningkc/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fit-learning-kc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitLearningKC/
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Megan Cason
Austan Jones
