August 14, 2025 | 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Et
As A.I. transforms education, school leaders are being asked to make complex, high-stakes decisions, often with limited precedent and evolving technology. With over 35% of schools already adopting A.I. policies, the question is no longer if you’ll implement guidelines, but how to make sure they are effective, inclusive, and future-ready.
For senior administrators, a clear, well-communicated A.I. policy is critical, not only to uphold academic integrity and innovation but also to align students, educators, and families around a shared vision. When policies are rushed or misunderstood, the result is confusion, resistance, and lost trust.
This session explores how school leaders can lead with clarity in the age of A.I., backed by real-time student insights and proven strategies from forward-thinking schools.
What You’ll Learn:
- What students are really saying about A.I. policies, and why it matters
- Proven strategies to align educators, families, and students around A.I.
- Leadership-ready approaches to creating flexible, future-proof policies
Featured Presenters
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.
Laura Tierney is the Founder and CEO of The Social Institute, the leader in empowering students by understanding student experiences and creator of #WinAtSocial, a gamified, peer-to-peer learning platform that equips school communities to navigate social experiences — online and offline — in positive, high-character ways. Their positive, student-led approach has been applauded by Melinda Gates on X (previously Twitter) and featured by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and USA Today. Laura got her first phone at age 13 and went on to become a four-time Duke All-American, Duke’s Athlete of the Decade, and a social media strategist for leading brands before founding The Social Institute.