August 20, 2026 | 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. ET
Does it feel like social media, A.I., and technology are evolving faster than your school can keep up?
You are not alone. Many school leaders are dealing with reactive solutions that don’t stick, one-off programs that don’t scale, and growing pressure from students, families, and educators who need real support. The good news: it doesn’t have to be that way.
Supporting your entire community with modern life skills that strengthen school culture and student success doesn’t have to add work to anyone’s plate. St. Edward High School in Lakewood, OH is proof — building a community-wide approach that works for everyone without overwhelming staff or fragmenting efforts.
In this session, The Social Institute huddles with Dan Humphrey, Director of Information Technology at St. Edward High School, to explore how they moved beyond reactive, one-off programs to build something consistent, proactive, and sustainable across their entire school community.
Join the webinar to discover:
- What it looks like to scale modern life skills across an entire school community
- How to build a consistent, proactive approach that replaces one-off solutions
- Practical strategies to strengthen student engagement, well-being, and decision-making
- How schools are using student voice data to inform decisions and measure impact
Featured Speakers
Daniel Humphrey is the Director of Information Technology at St. Edward High School and a passionate advocate for the transformative power of education. With thirteen years of experience in secondary education, Dan’s career began in the classroom, where he developed a deep commitment to fostering student growth and innovation. He holds a B.A. in Art Education and recently earned his M.S. in Knowledge Management from Kent State University. Recognized as the 2014 New Professional Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association, Dan has consistently contributed to the advancement of educational practice. He has attended and presented at numerous state and national conferences, sharing insights and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Dan’s recent work centers on the intersection of technology, creativity, and youth education. He designed and taught a course titled *Aesthetics & Technology*, guiding students to explore how past technologies have shaped the humanities and examining the future impact of artificial intelligence and large language models (AI/LLMs) on society. In 2024, he presented his master’s research, *Preserving Human Creativity and Sparking Motivation in an AI-Driven World*, at the International Conference on Knowledge Management. His research investigates how AI/LLMs influence students’ motivation for learning, knowledge acquisition, and sharing—raising essential questions about the enduring human drive for knowledge in an AI-saturated era. Through his work, Dan is committed to equipping educators and students alike with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate and shape the future. He believes that by fostering curiosity, creativity, and ethical awareness, education can empower the next generation to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.