Thank you WALA!

It was a pleasure getting to spend time with you all at WALA! I hope you found the information I shared to be useful and thought provoking. Know I’m here to support you and your district on your journey into the future.

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Keynote and Conferences

People sitting at tables in a conference room, attending a presentation with a slide titled 'Challenge #2 DRIVER' projected on the wall.

Trainings and PD Days

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Virtual Sessions

Current and Past Partners

Lake Stevens SD, WA

Marysville SD, WA

Washington Association of School Administrators

Pasco SD, WA

Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration

Alaska Council of School Administration

Piper SD, KS

Iditarod SD, AK

Lee Summit SD

Lake Stevens SD, WA • Marysville SD, WA • Washington Association of School Administrators • Pasco SD, WA • Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration • Alaska Council of School Administration • Piper SD, KS • Iditarod SD, AK • Lee Summit SD

Human Still Required

Human Still Required is a practical, no-nonsense guide for leaders navigating the age of Artificial Intelligence in schools. Written specifically for educators and system leaders, the book cuts through the hype and focuses on what actually matters: judgment, relationships, ethics, and leadership.

For WALA participants, this book serves as both a compass and a playbook. It challenges leaders to think deeply about how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and decision-making—while reinforcing a powerful truth: technology may evolve, but strong leadership, clear vision, and human connection remain non-negotiable.

If you are responsible for shaping the future of your district, your staff, or your students, this book will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose in a world where the tools are changing fast—but the mission has not.

Join the Shifting Schools Community

Every Monday join Tricia Friedman and I as we bring you voices from around the education landscape. From authors of the latest educational books, to researchers and teachers in the classroom we cover it all on Shifting Schools.

Videos and Presentations

To see an example of presentations I have given through the year from UN conferences in Dubai to parent nights in a rural school district. From in-person to virtual you can find a host of video examples of me in action.

Preparing students for their future, not our past