Speakers
AI in K–12 Education: Teaching in Practice brings together classroom teachers, curriculum designers, school leaders, and AI experts committed to exploring meaningful, responsible uses of artificial intelligence in education.
Meet the Speakers
![Charles Fadel, Keynote & Seminar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746205066/isboston/lqs75ntnwv53ov2vb7qf/CharlesFadel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746205066/isboston/lqs75ntnwv53ov2vb7qf/CharlesFadel.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746205066/isboston/lqs75ntnwv53ov2vb7qf/CharlesFadel.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746205066/isboston/lqs75ntnwv53ov2vb7qf/CharlesFadel.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746205066/isboston/lqs75ntnwv53ov2vb7qf/CharlesFadel.png","width":1600}])
Founder, Center for Curriculum Redesign
Keynote & Seminar
Global education thought leader and futurist Charles Fadel will speak on curriculum innovation and educational priorities in the age of AI.
![Dan Be Kim, Panelist & Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746820792/isboston/sjobfanyq2zucmydgz93/DanBeKim2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746820792/isboston/sjobfanyq2zucmydgz93/DanBeKim2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746820792/isboston/sjobfanyq2zucmydgz93/DanBeKim2.jpg","width":514}])
AI and Learning Design Fellow, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Workshop: Functional AI Literacy for Educators: An Introduction to Prompt Design
Panel: AI in education - From Learning to Practice
AI and learning design specialist Dan Be Kim will lead a hands-on workshop on functional AI literacy, focusing on prompt design for lesson planning, assessment, and classroom use. She will also join the panel AI in Education – From Learning to Practice, contributing insights from her work at Harvard on responsible, educator-driven approaches to AI integration.
![Pascal Vallet, Panelist & Closing Remarks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747159228/isboston/oabwn9x9efqkzdjiarrr/PVallet.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747159228/isboston/oabwn9x9efqkzdjiarrr/PVallet.png","width":374}])
School Principal, United Nations International School (UNIS)
Closing Remarks: AI and Philosophy – Exploring the Limits of Language and the World
Panelist: AI in Education – From Learning to Practice
School leader and AI practitioner Pascal Vallet will speak on institutional AI integration, drawing from his work developing custom AI tools at the United Nations International School. He explores how schoolwide innovation can remain grounded in ethics, equity, and human connection.
![Jérémie Rostan, Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756827398/isboston/jhzkq94aexwzsoimiceh/JR1-Pica.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756827398/isboston/jhzkq94aexwzsoimiceh/JR1-Pica.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756827398/isboston/jhzkq94aexwzsoimiceh/JR1-Pica.png","width":783}])
Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator, International School of Panama
Workshop Leader: A Framework for AI Integration in Teaching
Educator and author Jérémie Rostan will lead a workshop on building a framework for AI integration in teaching, drawing on his experience as an EDSAFE AI Fellow and his leadership roles in schools across France, the U.S., China, Japan, and Panama. The author of AI@School and AI-Powered UDL Strategies, he focuses on responsible, practical ways schools can adapt AI to their unique contexts.
![Mathieu Beau, Panelist & Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746205811/isboston/kplpfnarf0uqquzriniw/NEWISB_Classes_Richins_110223_090636_2261_1.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746205811/isboston/kplpfnarf0uqquzriniw/NEWISB_Classes_Richins_110223_090636_2261_1.webp","width":512}])
Teacher Leader, Math & Science Department, International School of Boston
Panel: AI in education – From Learning to Practice
Workshop: AI-Assisted Research with Students
Educator and researcher Dr. Mathieu Beau will lead a hands-on workshop on using generative AI tools to support high school student research, with a focus on tools like NotebookLM, Perplexity, and ChatGPT. He will also join the panel AI in Education – From Learning to Practice, bringing insights from his work at the International School of Boston on integrating AI and emerging technologies into secondary school curricula.
![Mehdi Lazar, Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746821778/isboston/wuaozo06bqooao451v4s/34081.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746821778/isboston/wuaozo06bqooao451v4s/34081.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746821778/isboston/wuaozo06bqooao451v4s/34081.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746821778/isboston/wuaozo06bqooao451v4s/34081.jpg","width":966}])
Academic Director, International School of Boston
Workshop: Innovation and Change Management - Implementing AI Successfully in Schools
Innovation expert and educator Mehdi Lazar will lead a session on successful AI implementation in schools, focusing on change management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable transformation.
![Cathy Deng, Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757017170/isboston/bzswey5tm7mk7txecwjz/Picture1speakerai.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757017170/isboston/bzswey5tm7mk7txecwjz/Picture1speakerai.png","width":261}])
Management Consultant, McKinsey
Workshop: The Empowered Educator: Creating Specialized AI Tools for Your Students
Management consultant and former product manager and data scientist Cathy Deng will co-lead a workshop with Ginger Love Garcia on teacher-led AI design.
Drawing on her experience translating between business and technology, Cathy is passionate about building tools that deliver timely, teacher-informed feedback personalized for each student. Together, they will guide participants through examples like ReasonWise AI and support them in developing their own AI-powered solutions to classroom challenges.
![Ginger Love Garcia, Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747056927/isboston/lqsabmps6atn9gopz30l/ISB_Classes_Richins_100824_135834_3379.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747056927/isboston/lqsabmps6atn9gopz30l/ISB_Classes_Richins_100824_135834_3379.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747056927/isboston/lqsabmps6atn9gopz30l/ISB_Classes_Richins_100824_135834_3379.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747056927/isboston/lqsabmps6atn9gopz30l/ISB_Classes_Richins_100824_135834_3379.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747056927/isboston/lqsabmps6atn9gopz30l/ISB_Classes_Richins_100824_135834_3379.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747056927/isboston/lqsabmps6atn9gopz30l/ISB_Classes_Richins_100824_135834_3379.jpg","width":2200}])
English Language Arts Teacher & AI Literacy Advocate, International School of Boston
Workshop: The Empowered Educator: Creating Specialized AI Tools for Your Students
Educator and Klingenstein Fellow Ginger Love Garcia will lead a workshop on teacher-led AI design, drawing from her work on ReasonWise AI and her participation in the MIT-Harvard SundAI HumanX Education Hack. She champions educator involvement in developing tools that support student writing, reasoning, and feedback.
![Frederick Bolzan, Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747257904/isboston/nc8znjprwzuczkcfq6sm/ISB_Classes_Richins_110223_102739_2851.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747257904/isboston/nc8znjprwzuczkcfq6sm/ISB_Classes_Richins_110223_102739_2851.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747257904/isboston/nc8znjprwzuczkcfq6sm/ISB_Classes_Richins_110223_102739_2851.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747257904/isboston/nc8znjprwzuczkcfq6sm/ISB_Classes_Richins_110223_102739_2851.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747257904/isboston/nc8znjprwzuczkcfq6sm/ISB_Classes_Richins_110223_102739_2851.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747257904/isboston/nc8znjprwzuczkcfq6sm/ISB_Classes_Richins_110223_102739_2851.jpg","width":2200}])
Technology Integration Specialist, International School of Boston
Workshop: Create and Build AI Chatbots for your students, K-12
Frederick Bolzan will lead a hands-on workshop guiding educators through the creation of AI-powered chatbots and quiz bots. Drawing on his 28 years of experience, he will demonstrate how these tools can support differentiation, offer instant feedback, and enhance student engagement across grade levels.
![David Bitoun, Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746823673/isboston/rqewdbqfhfgklha1c8qu/37846.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746823673/isboston/rqewdbqfhfgklha1c8qu/37846.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746823673/isboston/rqewdbqfhfgklha1c8qu/37846.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746823673/isboston/rqewdbqfhfgklha1c8qu/37846.jpg","width":1050}])
Science Educator and Teacher Trainer, International School of Boston
Workshop: Smart Differentiation: Leveraging AI for Diverse Classrooms
International science educator and MLF teacher trainer David Bitoun will lead a workshop on designing engaging instruction through AI-powered tools, digital resources, and interdisciplinary approaches.
![Aurélie Renault, Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746824375/isboston/d40htwbqua8cvxiarpg8/4630.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746824375/isboston/d40htwbqua8cvxiarpg8/4630.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746824375/isboston/d40htwbqua8cvxiarpg8/4630.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746824375/isboston/d40htwbqua8cvxiarpg8/4630.jpg","width":1050}])
Elementary Educator & EdTech Enthusiast, International School of Boston
Workshop: Empowering Teaching with Artificial Intelligence K-8
With over 25 years of classroom experience, Aurélie Renault will lead a hands-on workshop exploring how AI can support and simplify K–8 teaching. She brings a unique lens at the intersection of pedagogy, cognitive science, and innovation to help educators integrate AI meaningfully into their daily practice.
![Darlene Jacokes, Workshop Leader]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748005000/isboston/oljup78o6a3nuxti37qb/37374.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748005000/isboston/oljup78o6a3nuxti37qb/37374.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748005000/isboston/oljup78o6a3nuxti37qb/37374.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748005000/isboston/oljup78o6a3nuxti37qb/37374.jpg","width":1050}])
Health and Wellness Coordinator, International School of Boston
Workshop: Encouraging Teens’ Healthy Social and Personal Development in the Age of AI
In this workshop, Darlene Jacokes will explore how AI tools such as deepfakes and chatbots affect adolescent well-being. She will also share a pilot high school unit designed to prompt critical conversations around digital wellness.
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