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Award-winning superintendent, author, and education changemaker Glenn Robbins joins Jerri and Jamie this week to discuss his book Calm in the Chaos. Together, they delve into Glenn's insights for leaders seeking guidance in turbulent times.

Based on the wisdom of Stoic principles, Glenn shares his experiences navigating challenges with resilience and composure. Tune in to learn more about the transformative power of Stoicism in leadership and uncover actionable strategies for finding calm amidst chaos.

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Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. He is the recipient of the National Superintendent Certification and serves as an AASA National Governing Board Member, AASA Aspiring Superintendent Mentor, and Chair of the NJASA Technology Committee. He has been awarded numerous administrative state and national recognitions, including the NJ Visionary Superintendent Award, the Tech & Learning Northeast Innovative Superintendent Award, the National Exemplar of Education Award, the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools Member, NASSP Digital Principal of the Year, and SETDA Award Winner.

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This week, Jerri and Jamie are joined on the pod by AI in education expert Adam Garry. Together, they discuss Adam's experiences guiding districts on the transformative journey toward AI education and literacy.

Tune in to hear Adam's insights on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Plus, Adam sheds light on innovative strategies and best practices he's used in districts across the country to empower students and educators alike to harness the potential of AI.

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Adam Garry is a lifelong educator who is passionate about learner-centric models and emerging technology. Since December 2022, Adam has consulted with superintendents, district leaders, and CIOs about generative AI across the United States and Canada. The work involves helping district leaders understand the risks and possibilities, planning, policy, guidelines, frameworks, prompt engineering, and resource development.

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Recorded at the 2024 CoSN Conference in Miami, in this episode, Jerri and Jamie sit down with special guest and CoSN Board Member Eva Mendoza to get the scoop on CoSN's latest research findings!

Join Eva as she sheds light on CoSN's annual exploration of technology hurdles and accelerators, sharing what the key technology challenges facing educators are today. Together, we uncover the hurdles impeding technology integration and the accelerators propelling innovation forward in the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Since 2012, Evangelina (Eva) Mendoza has been part of the Information Technology department at San Antonio ISD and currently serves as the Chief Information Technology Officer. As a current board member of Texas Education Technology Leaders (TETL), the Texas chapter of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), Eva provides guidance on privacy, security policies, trends, and best practices to districts across the state. She is a proud alumna of San Antonio ISD and enjoys serving her community by providing access to innovative digital resources.

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How do you lead from within? In this episode, Jerri and Jamie are joined by Dr. Michael Salvatore, author of Inside Out, an exploration of social-emotional leadership that seeks to answer how self-awareness influences leadership.

Tune in as Dr. Salvatore shares his insights drawn from his experiences in education and beyond, shedding light on the transformative power of leading from within. Together, we dive into the core principles of social-emotional leadership, unravel real-world scenarios, and discover actionable strategies for inspiring and guiding others toward success.

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As Senior Vice President of Administration at Kean University, Michael Salvatore, Ph.D., is dedicated to improving the campus community through the democratization of data and detailed analysis. In addition to his work at Kean, he has previously worked in public education for over 20 years as a teacher, elementary school principal, and award-winning superintendent of schools in Long Branch, New Jersey. Overall, Dr. Salvatore is an author, speaker, dedicated educator, and leader with a passion for improving student experiences.

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AI is front and center this week as Jamie and Jerri welcome Amanda Bickerstaff, Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education, to the podcast to discuss artificial intelligence's transformative role in education.

From reimagining personalized learning to restructuring teaching methods, AI has the potential to shape the future of education as we know it. Tune in to hear Amanda share her perspectives on the impacts of AI on the future of education. Plus, explore some useful AI prompts you can use for free at https://www.aiforeducation.io/prompt-library.

Want to learn more? Join AI for Education's FREE online conference on April 27, 2024 at https://www.aiforeducation.io/summit.

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Amanda Bickerstaff is the Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. She has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.

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Get ready for a jolt of inspiration as Jamie and Jerri welcome guest Erika Sandström, aka the Green Screen Gal, to the podcast! Together, they dive into the intersection of creativity and AI for educators and what it means for the future of AI in education.

Fresh off her appearance on the SXSW stage in Austin, TX, Erika shares ways educators can harness the power of AI to foster creativity and transform learning experiences for their students. Tune in to learn how you can elevate your understanding of AI and begin using it to support learning.

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Dubbed the "Green Screen Gal," Erika Sandström is a Digital Learning Coach and Digital Media Teacher specializing in Green Screen and Video Production. In her 31st year, she created and presented Mindfulness Professional Development globally, founded @ClubMindful, and serves as a leader for her District's SEL Team. Her passion is to help educators, students, and parents globally through a movement called #MyBreathingBubble to incorporate Mindfulness into everyday tasks and beyond! Erika shares her passions as a featured speaker at conferences through professional development, online webinars, and online courses.

Connect with Erika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikaleeasandstrom/Follow Erika: https://twitter.com/greenscreengal

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