Over the course of my career in EdTEch I've been blessed to work with hundreds of mission-driven colleagues who are striving to make a difference in the lives of learners. Education is a calling that brings forth our collective brilliance, creativity and compassion in service of students and educators.
I have been observing the urgent need for grounded insights at the volatile intersection of education, language, science, and AI. Education is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities at a moment in history when the future of our planet faces escalating threat.
Students must prepare for a world that is changing rapidly. From the effects of climate change to disruption of career norms from rapid advances in AI, a deep understanding of language, science, and technology is vital for shaping our individual and collective future. The explosion of capabilities from AI Large Language Models has put a premium on the overlap of language arts and technology. The new field of prompt engineering demands a level of creativity and precision from future knowledge workers as technology poets who will shape the evolution of AI applications in every facet of our lives. Without expert critical guidance from a new generation of skilled creators and practitioners, the large models could end up training us, instead of the other way around. The responsible evolution of these technologies will ask a lot from us, and students need to be ready.
I am excited to share that I have formed Mindful Systems Consulting to focus on this potent intersection of language learning, mathematics, science, and AI. I began my career in scientific research and aerospace and was drawn into special education and EdTech. Drawing on years of product experience spanning Scholastic, Rosetta Stone, Pearson Virtual Schools and High-dosage online tutoring, I am dedicating my time to advise and consult for institutions and companies who are trying to make a difference at this critical time.
I look forward to engaging with many of you in the coming months!