Welcome to The AI Educator series from EDSAFE AI! In this micro-podcast, we call on experts and enthusiasts from the AI education community to share their thoughts on three critical questions about AI implementation. Tune in to hear leaders put their own distinct spin on the same set of questions in each rapid-fire interview, ensuring quick and actionable takeaways.
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Why Skepticism Contributes to Effective AI Integration with Zach Kennelly
Mar 2400:04:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The AI Educator, Andrea Claver from EDSAFE AI speaks with Zach Kennelly, Senior Manager of STEM, AI, and Partnerships at DSST Public Schools. Zach discusses a "human-centered, AI-leveraged" approach, exploring how students can use technology as a tool to drive real-world impact in their communities while prioritizing their own unique creativity. He addresses the paradox of trust in technology, explaining why maintaining low trust in AI outputs is actually the key to fostering greater human accountability and better results. Drawing on his background as a civics teacher, Zach urges educators to "act or be acted upon," emphasizing that school leaders must lean into the discomfort of the unknown to ensure education experts—rather than just tech companies—are the ones shaping the future of learning.
Transcribe →Building a Culture of Connection with Adam Browning
Mar 1000:10:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The AI Educator, Andrea Claver from EDSAFE AI speaks with Adam Browning, Director of Academic Innovation and AI Implementation at Washington Leadership Academy. Adam discusses how AI can be a catalyst for educational evolution by automating administrative tasks to reclaim time for mentoring and student relationships. He addresses common anxieties surrounding generative AI, explaining how leaders can move beyond a "tech-challenge" mindset to create safe, human-centered frameworks for implementation. Adam urges educators to embrace their role as learners and recognize that modeling an evolution-focused leadership style is the key to providing security and success for students in a rapidly changing landscape.
Transcribe →The Case for System-Wide Transformation in K-12 with David Miyashiro
Feb 2400:07:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the AI Educator, Andrea Claver from EDSAFE AI speaks with David Miyashiro, Superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District. David discusses how AI can drive system-wide transformation by dismantling silos and redefining workflows to better support student outcomes. He addresses the misconception that AI is inherently unsafe, explaining how existing data privacy and interoperability standards can provide the necessary guardrails for innovation. He also offers an encouraging message for educators, urging them to embrace the role of a learner and recognize that knowledge is the key to safety and security in a changing technological landscape.
Transcribe →Why Your Best AI Strategy is Actually a Human One with Kip Glazer
Feb 1000:05:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the AI Educator, Andrea Claver from EDSAFE AI speaks with Kip Glazer, Principal of Mountain View High School and author of Ready to Lead with AI. Kip discusses the transformative potential of personalized learning for both students and staff, drawing inspiration from the Montessori philosophy of exploration. She addresses common misconceptions about AI in schools and offers a supportive perspective for school leaders feeling the pressure of rapid change, emphasizing the need for community and patience.
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