
Kinwise Conversations shares real stories from leaders and educators exploring how to use AI with care, creativity, and intention. Through weekly podcast episodes, we spotlight educators and leaders who are integrating AI into their work in human-centered and purposeful ways.
Kinwise Conversations: A Podcast on Intentional AI
19. The Frontier Classroom: McKenna Akane on Rural Innovation and Emerging Tech
How can educators in rural and underserved communities pioneer the use of cutting-edge technology? Award-winning STEM teacher McKenna Akane shares her incredible journey of bringing AI and VR into her rural Montana classroom. In this episode, she discusses fundraising for VR headsets, winning the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, preserving Indigenous culture with technology, and the importance of creating ethical, human-centered learning experiences for every student.
18. Shaping the Future Classroom with Mike McGuckin
High school teacher Mike McGuckin discusses his practical strategies for integrating AI into his computer science classes. He shares how he uses AI as an "idea bouncer" for lesson planning, how he facilitates conversations on AI ethics, and what it truly means to be a future-ready educator today.
14. Throw Away the Coffee: Cary Wright on AI, Teacher Well-Being, and Better Lesson Plans
Cary Wright, a 30-year veteran educator and co-founder of T.E.A.C.H., joins us to share how he’s helping teachers go from overwhelmed to empowered through practical, responsible AI use.
13. Beyond the Bot: John Sharon on Protecting Human Connection in Schools
In this episode, we slow down the AI conversation with John Sharon, Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning at Carolina Friends School. With over 34 years in education, John has seen fads come and go and knows the importance of discernment.