Experience & Impact
A look at the consulting engagements, collaborations, speaking appearances, and media that reflect the breadth and impact of this work in K–8 schools.
CONSULTING WORK
Instructional Technology Consulting
Chandler School, Pasadena, CA · 2025-2026 School Year
Remote
Provided ongoing, responsive EdTech consulting to Chandler School covering AI integration, faculty coaching, and digital learning program development. Delivered virtual professional learning sessions, 1:1 and small-group coaching, and flexible faculty support focused on AI-enhanced workflows and instructional tools. Developed a K–5 Digital Health & Wellness scope and sequence, which included computer skills and digital well-being with supportive lessons for faculty to facilitate or students to complete independently. Developed an AI Literacy Curriculum for grades 6–8 and a corresponding scope and sequence. Also developed the school's Academic Landing Page with curated tools and resources for faculty and staff.
EdTech & AI Planning Project, Project Lead
Chandler School, Pasadena, CA · Summer 2025
Remote
Served as Project Lead for an EdTech + AI Planning Summer Stipend Project, leading a team of seven faculty members through a structured summer initiative focused on the role of educational technology and AI in K–8 education. Work included facilitating research and analysis of the school's current EdTech landscape, leading the development and refinement of a K–8 digital literacy scope and sequence, designing and coordinating an August faculty in-service session, and planning a roadmap for ongoing professional development throughout the 2025–26 school year.
COLLABORATION
Collaboration with 1st Maker Space
Professional Learning Series 1st Maker Space · Fall 2025 - Winter 2026
Partnered with the 1st Maker Space Educational Services Team to design and facilitate a four-session virtual professional learning series on AI integration in maker-centered education. Sessions were structured as hands-on, collaborative workshops covering AI for project planning, workflow efficiency, professional learning design, and educator project development.
AI and Making: The Future of Hands-On Learning
1st Maker Space · Online Course · Spring 2026
Co-designed an online course exploring the intersection of AI and maker education. Covers AI-enhanced project design, hands-on fabrication, and future-ready learning environments. 8 hours of self-paced content.
PODCAST & MEDIA
"Talking to Kids About Artificial Intelligence"
Chandler Chats with Emily Brown · January 20, 2026
Guest appearance exploring how families and educators can have honest, age-appropriate conversations with children about AI — what it is, how it works, and how to think critically about its role in their lives.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2026
Lighten the Load: Practical AI Uses for Busy Families
The Atlanta Speech School Guild Spring Coffee · Atlanta, GA · April 29, 2026
Parent Audience
Learning Together: Understanding and Using AI Across Our School Community
Sondra Mims PD Day Keynote · The Atlanta Speech School · Atlanta, GA · March 23, 2026
Faculty Keynote
From Overload to Alignment: Using AI to Support Sustainable, Joyful Leadership
Women's Leadership Circle · Berkeley Hall · Los Angeles, CA · January 13, 2026
Leadership audience
EARLIER PRESENTATIONS
Design Thinking in the Lower School Classroom
CUE Conference, Napa Valley, CA · Design and Maker Class Colloquium, Los Angeles, CA · 2016
Professional Development: There's Another Way and Another…
ISTE Conference · Philadelphia, PA · 2015