Ethical Ed Tech book cover
New Book · Coming Soon

It’s Time to Put Ethics at the Center of Ed Tech

A practical guide for K–12 educators navigating AI and digital safety.

Speaking, workshops, and keynotes

I give talks on AI in education, ethical ed tech, student privacy, critical thinking, and what teaching looks like after this round of technology settles. Audiences range from K–12 districts and higher-ed institutions to parent groups, ed tech companies, and policy conveners.

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Past speaking engagements
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Wiley books on AI & ed tech
50K+
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Topics I speak on

Every talk is tailored to the audience. These are the conversations I come back to most often.

Keynote · Workshop

AI in K–12 Education

Practical strategies for integrating AI into classrooms responsibly — from lesson design to institutional policy.

Keynote

Ethical Ed Tech

How educators and schools can develop ethical frameworks for adopting new technologies while protecting students. Based on the forthcoming Wiley book.

Workshop

Student Data Privacy & Digital Safety

Navigating student data, surveillance technology, biometrics, and privacy regulations — for district leaders.

Keynote · Panel

Critical Thinking at Scale

Argument mapping and structured reasoning as tools for teaching critical thinking effectively across institutions.

Keynote

The Future of Teaching

How the role of the educator is evolving in response to AI, and what teachers need to thrive in this transition.

Talk

Civic Education & Democracy

How interdisciplinary liberal arts education prepares students for informed civic participation.

Recent stages

A selection of places I've spoken. See all speaking engagements →

Logistics

Formats

Keynotes (30–60 min), panels, workshops (half-day / full-day), webinars, podcast guest, fireside chats.

Audiences

K–12 districts and school boards, higher-ed institutions, ed tech companies, parent groups, policy conveners.

Location

Based in Boston. Available in-person nationally and internationally, or remotely by video.

Fee

Fees vary by format, travel, and organization type. Nonprofits and public schools, please ask about reduced rates.

Lead time

4–8 weeks preferred; shorter timelines considered when the calendar allows.

AV needs

Wireless lavalier or handheld mic, HDMI projector, speaker audio. I bring my own laptop.

Ready to book a talk?

Tell me about the audience, format, and date. I'll reply within two business days.