My Work

Projects, collaborations, and conference involvement in AI education.

Projects & Collaborations

Major initiatives and partnerships advancing AI education.

Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)

CAST x Boys & Girls Clubs of Montana

Partnered with CAST to provide AI trainings for staff of the Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the state of Montana. Developed protocols and resources to help club facilitators guide youth through responsible AI use, including frameworks for using AI to help students with homework.

Resources:

AI Homework Helper Protocol

Montana After School Alliance (MTAA)

Montana After School Alliance Community Conversations

Planned and facilitated community conversations about AI in small communities across the state of Montana. These conversations explored local perceptions and understandings about AI, gathering insights to inform statewide education strategies.

Resources:

Published Article (Coming Soon)

Media & Publications

Podcasts and other media features.

Title	Type	Outlet	Date	Link
Interview with Lindy Hockenberry Podcast MT AI Learning Cohort Jan '25	Podcast	MT AI Learning Cohort	Jan '25	View
Ep. 9: Learning is Human: AI in Education Podcast The Last Best Learning Podcast April '25	Podcast	The Last Best Learning Podcast	April '25	View
Trailblazing AI Literacy: Connor Mulvaney's Rural Classroom Revolution Podcast Kinwise Conversations in AI Aug '25	Podcast	Kinwise Conversations in AI	Aug '25	View

Conference Involvement

Speaking engagements, recognition, and committee work.

SXSW EDU

Mentor (2025)Speaker/Panelist (2025)

Presented on AI education work with CAST to train Boys & Girls Club staff across Montana. Also served as a mentor supporting emerging education leaders at this premier education innovation conference.

ASU+GSV AI Show

AI Classroom Innovator (2024, 2025)AI Council Member (2025)Presenter (2024, 2025)

Recognized in 2024 as a member of the inagural AI Classroom Innovator cohort and invited to join the AI Council for the 2025 confrence. Presented on practical AI implementation strategies for educators.

MT STEM Summer Institute

Presenter (2025, 2026)Planning Committee (2025, 2026)

Contributing to the planning and development of STEM education programming for educators across Montana. Presented on AI literacy and classroomimplementation strategies for educators.