The AI Educator Podcast
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.
Episodes
In this special edition episode of The AI Educator, Andrea Claver from EDSAFE AI speaks with Dr. Kristin Moon, Director of Teaching and Professional Learning at Portland Public Schools, and Melissa Lim, Learning Technologies Program Administrator at Portland Public Schools. Kristin and Melissa share Portland Public School's journey in creating a living document that translates high-level guidance into actionable practice for teache...
In this episode of The AI Educator, Andrea Claver from EDSAFE AI speaks with Dr. Kimberly Williams, Director of College Career and Military Readiness at Richardson ISD. Kimberly emphasizes that even as the technology rapidly evolves, AI tools are catalysts for personalized learning and reducing the administrative burden on educators. Drawing parallels to the calculator and smartphone era, she argues that banning AI out of fear is c...
In this episode of The AI Educator, Andrea Claver from EDSAFE AI speaks with Emma Venetis, Senior Research Analyst at the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. Emma sees AI's greatest potential in transforming student assessment beyond traditional point-in-time testing, envisioning interactive, multimodal tools that support students, while also tracking soft skills, progress, and specific areas of mastery. Sh...
In this special edition episode of The AI Educator, Andrea Claver from EDSAFE AI speaks with Drew Olsson, Director of AI at Agua Fria Union High School District. Drew speaks about their latest iteration of their comprehensive, stakeholder-driven AI Integration Guide. He sheds light on the process of building their living document, designed to empower student agency that leverages Agua Fria’s CARE Framework (Clarity, Accuracy, Relev...
In this episode of The AI Educator, Andrea Claver from EDSAFE AI speaks with Kelsey Karcher, Director of Advanced Learning Programs and Services at Richardson ISD. Kelsey explores the transformative potential of AI as a tool for extreme differentiation, envisioning a future where technology supports teachers in delivering multiple unique and perfectly leveled lessons simultaneously! She pushes back on the idea that AI literacy mean...
In 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 main...
In 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...
In 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 ...
In 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 lea...
For our second AI Educator podcast episode, EDSAFE hosts Matt Winters, Artificial Intelligence Education Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education, who leads a statewide professional development initiative that has rapidly increased AI literacy among Utah educators. Winters discusses Utah's ambitious training program and offers a fresh perspective for those overwhelmed by the constantly evolving technological advancements in ...
Season's Greetings from The AI Educator! In this episode, host Andrea Claver steps in for a quick, solo update to catch up on everything EDSAFE AI has released during the month of December. Tune in for a valuable resource roundup detailing the key new tools we've dropped to help you navigate AI policy and safety. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at episode 2 dropping on January 13, 2026! Happy holidays—we'll talk to you in the...
In this insightful interview, EDSAFE hosts Clara Hawking, Co-founder and Executive Director of Kompass Education. Clara dives into the strategic challenges facing schools today, explains why the rise of GenAI is forcing institutions to address governance, values, and data ethics systemically, and shares a crucial message for overwhelmed educators: You are not behind. You are just early.
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