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AI Educator Summit
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
What does it actually look like to use AI in classrooms, across grade levels, content areas, and student needs, in ways that are ethical, practical, and impactful?


This session shares findings from a Missouri AI study grant, where educators from diverse settings, including preschool, special education, gifted education, rural and urban schools, and pre-service programs, explored how AI can support instruction without adding to teacher workload or compromising student learning.


Participants will walk away with real examples of how AI is being used to:
  • Support differentiation and meet diverse student needs
  • Strengthen instructional design and student engagement
  • Maintain academic integrity while leveraging emerging tools
  • Use data to inform instruction and track student growth
This session is designed to move beyond theory and into practice, offering clear, classroom-ready strategies that educators can implement immediately. Attendees will also gain insight into the challenges, considerations, and opportunities that come with integrating AI in responsible and meaningful ways.
Speakers
avatar for James Baker

James Baker

Giften Educator, St. Louis Public School
James Baker is a middle school gifted educator in an urban setting, focused on challenging advanced learners and preparing them for the future of learning. Through his work in the classroom, he applies innovative instructional strategies to push student thinking, promote problem-solving... Read More →
avatar for Alicia E Kleoppel

Alicia E Kleoppel

Gifted Resource Specialist, North Kansas City School District
I am a proud educator with 17 years of teaching experience spanning. Currently teaching AP Seminar and work with gifted students on social emotional needs and executive functioning skills. I have been presenting on ethical AI use in the classroom for two years now. Having left the... Read More →
avatar for Erin Mareth

Erin Mareth

NRTC Foundations in Teaching and Small World Preschool Educator, Nevada Schools
Erin Mareth leads a program that pairs aspiring educators with preschool students, providing hands-on experience that builds strong instructional foundations and real-world teaching skills. Through this work, she prepares the next generation of teachers with a focus on rural education... Read More →
avatar for Kayla Pratt

Kayla Pratt

Preschool Special Education Teacher, Special School District
Kayla Pratt is a preschool special education teacher focused on supporting some of the most vulnerable learners as they grow and develop foundational skills for success. Through her work, she creates supportive, data-informed learning environments that meet students where they are... Read More →
avatar for Lindsey Weatherby

Lindsey Weatherby

Special Education Teacher, Ctrl + Alt + Teach PD
Lindsey Weatherby is an instructional leader, special educator, and national presenter focused on helping teachers use AI and technology in ways that actually work. Through a national AI grant, she collaborates with educators across PreK–postsecondary settings to explore ethical... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

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