About this episode

In this episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss leadership challenges and interview Dr. Kip Glazer about navigating AI in education.

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m working hard, doing good work, of course not perfectly, but I’m beginning to feel stuck. How do I keep myself from becoming complacent as a leader? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Dr. Kip Glazer: Dr. Kip Glazer is a former classroom teacher, district technology coach, and current high school principal of Mountain View High School in Mountain View, California. She has more than 20 years of experience helping schools translate emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence — into practical, responsible practice. Her work includes leadership decision-making, understanding ethical AI, and building systems that strengthen teaching, learning, and student voice. Kip has advised districts, collaborated with national research organizations, and spoken nationally and internationally about what it really takes to lead in the AI era with clarity, credibility, and healthy skepticism. She’s been recognized as one of DA Magazine’s Top 100 Influential Education Leaders and is a CSTA Equity Fellow, Google…

People in this episode

Hosts: William D. Parker, Jen Schwanke

Guest: Dr. Kip Glazer

Topics covered

• leadership
• artificial intelligence
• education technology
• professional development
• ethical AI
• school leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mountain View High School, DA Magazine, CSTA, Google, EngageAI Practitioner Advisory Board

Books & works: Ready to Lead with AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders

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