Kinwise Conversations in AI shares real stories from leaders and educators exploring how to use AI with care, creativity, and intention. Through weekly podcast episodes, we spotlight educators and leaders who are integrating AI into their work in human-centered and purposeful ways.
Kinwise Conversations in AI:
Cloning the Coach: Friction, Feedback, and the 22% Jump
Scott Kern, a veteran historian turned AP US History teacher at North Star Academy, didn't enter the AI space for efficiency alone. Instead, he sought to solve the "great sadness" of the profession: the inability to be everywhere at once for thirty unique learners. By developing custom feedback bots that mirror his instructional voice, Scott scaled his presence, resulting in a career-high pass rate on the AP exam.
The Pocketbook Problem: Why We Need Diverse Architects in the Age of AI
Ivanna Gutierrez joins the show to discuss the critical transition from being a consumer of technology to a creator, emphasizing AI literacy as a fundamental requirement for modern equity. Drawing on her experience in both IT consulting and the classroom, she shares how she guides students to use generative AI for problem-solving while maintaining the logical rigor needed for long-term success.
Re-Architecting Education for a Pro-Human AI Future with Babak Mostaghimi
Babak Mostaghimi joins Kinwise to discuss the "Three Horizons" of innovation and why K-12 leaders must prioritize pro-human AI over mere system efficiency.