Purposeful AI Agents with Microsoft Education’s Dr. Geri Gillespy

Securing Independent Schools Against Deepfake Deception and AI Companions with Evan Harris

Evan Harris of Pathos Consulting Group addresses the escalating risks of AI-generated deepfakes and companions within school communities. The discussion highlights the psychological tactics scammers use to bypass critical thinking, the limitations of technical detection tools, and the urgent need for schools to update policies and student safety protocols. * Pathos Consulting Group [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.pathoscg.com/] - The organization founded by Evan Harris focused on deepfake safety and crisis readiness for schools. * Reality Defender [https://www.realitydefender.com/] - A digital forensics tool mentioned for its use in identifying AI-generated content. * KnowBe4 [https://www.knowbe4.com/] - A cybersecurity awareness platform discussed in the context of phishing and deepfake training. * "Fake" by Perry Carpenter [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.amazon.com/Fake-Deception-Human-Nature-Better/dp/1119890675] - A recommended resource for understanding the science of deception and human nature. * Presidium [https://www.presidium.com/] - An organization cited for its data on the rise of youth-to-youth abuse within independent schools. * Adaptive Security [https://www.adaptivesecurity.com/] - A company providing cybersecurity training for high-stakes organizations.

Centering Pedagogy through Agile Systems and Collaborative AI Leadership

Jamie Sullivan, TLIS, joins the podcast to share her veteran perspective on shifting from rigid software platforms to agile, user-centric systems. She discusses the power of regional collaboration through her year-long AI leadership cohort and explains why technology departments must prioritize "academic teching" to keep the focus on student learning. * Castilleja School [https://www.castilleja.org/] * Toddle LMS [https://www.toddleapp.com/] * Veracross [https://www.veracross.com/] * Ruvna Safety Solutions [https://www.ruvna.com/] * Eric Hudson (Facilitator) [https://www.erichudson.co/] * Coachella Music Festival (Mentioned) [https://www.coachella.com/] * SeniorNet (Mentioned) [https://seniornet.org/] * TLIS Certification [https://theatlis.org/certification]

The Evolving Intersection of School Safety and Technology Leadership with Matt Varley and Marshall Singer

Ruvna's Marshall Singer and Orah's Matt Varley join the show to discuss the evolving intersection of school safety and technical leadership. The conversation highlights how technology directors are increasingly "quarterbacking" safety through real-time student tracking and Model Context Protocols to bridge data gaps between attendance records and physical locations. Ruvna Safety Platform [https://www.ruvna.com] Orah Student Tracking [https://www.orah.com] Model Context Protocol [https://modelcontextprotocol.io] (MCP) Tron [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084827/](1982)

Human-First Protocols and Building Diverse Tech Teams with Dr. Akbar Herndon

Dr. Akbar Herndon, CTO of Grace Church School and a founder of the NEET conference, discusses his unique journey from professional jazz violinist to technology leader. He shares strategies for building highly diverse IT teams through a culture of belonging and explains why a "human first protocol" is essential when integrating AI into the independent school classroom. 1. Akbar’s LinkedIn Profile [https://www.linkedin.com/in/akbar-ali-herndon-87655333/] 2. Grace Church School [http://www.gcschool.org] 3. NYSAIS Education, Information, and Technology (NEIT) Conference [https://www.nysais.org/event-detail/?id=68c1ba7ca542ab0c12be5f0c] 4. Black Swan Quartet [https://davidbreskin.com/records/black-swan-quartet/#], Akbar’s jazz group and recording 5. Weather Report [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_Report], jazz fusion band 6. Max Roach [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Roach], jazz drummer and composer

Purposeful AI Agents with Microsoft Education’s Dr. Geri Gillespy

Dr. Geri Gillespy joins the podcast to discuss the transition from AI consumption to purposeful production. She shares her "three-legged stool" framework for change management and explores the emerging role of AI agents in independent schools. Learn how workforce development and human-in-the-loop practices ensure technology amplifies, rather than replaces, human creativity. 1. Microsoft Elevate for Educators [https://elevateforeducators.microsoft.com/], program designed to provide educators and school leaders with access to a global community, professional development, and resources to confidently integrate AI into teaching and learning. 2. Cyber Tabletop Simulation Game [https://gemini.google.com/gem/a538561397d0/86b3d91de18cbb00?usp=sharing] 3. Elevate webinars -- available to all? She mentioned “webinar I did yesterday” 4. Copyright gem [https://gemini.google.com/gem/1eORC6lMm2Ix4LYQ45KKk7gRPRVJDZKjS?usp=sharing] 5. Mofongo [https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tLP1TcwySrIsLQ0YHRg8BIuKE0tKslXKMpMzlfIzU_Lz0vPBwC38wtH&q=puerto+rico+mofongo&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1134US1134&oq=puerto+rico+mufungo&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCwgBEC4YChgLGIAEMgYIABBFGDkyCwgBEC4YChgLGIAEMgsIAhAAGAoYCxiABDILCAMQABgKGAsYgAQyCAgEEAAYFhgeMggIBRAAGBYYHjIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhgeMggICBAAGBYYHtIBCDQxMjBqMGo0qAIDsAIB8QVeFHoA7J_IB_EFXhR6AOyfyAc], dish from Puerto Rico with plantains as its main ingredient 6. Fungo [https://www.justbats.com/products/baseball%20bats~fungo/], special baseball bats used for training