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HIDOE Artificial Intelligence in Education Summit
Navigating the evolving landscape of AI in education requires a balanced approach. While its potential to enhance learning is undeniable, ethical considerations and responsible use are paramount. This event provides educators and students with a framework to harness AI's power while mitigating potential risks. Together, we can foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment where technology empowers all students to thrive.
Hawaii Convention Center
Friday, July 21, 2025 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Registration has been extended to
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
No school, complex, or office limits.
Keynote Speakers
Tony Frontier
Author, Consultant, & Researcher
Tony Frontier, PhD works with teachers and school leaders to prioritize efforts to improve student learning. He is an award-winning educator and best-selling author with expertise in classroom assessment, student engagement, curriculum development, intentional use of AI tools, and strategic planning. Accordingly, Frontier emphasizes a systems approach to support educator’s professional growth. He’s worked with hundreds of schools to develop their capacity to improve student learning.
Guy Kawasaki
Evangelist, Author, & Speaker
Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva, host of the Remarkable People podcast, author of Wiser Guy, Think Remarkable, and sixteen other books, and adjunct professor of UC Santa Cruz. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, and brand ambassador of Mercedes-Benz. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.
Speakers
Shane Asselstine
HIDOE Digital Design Team
Educational Specialist, Technology Integration
Jensen Ball
HIDOE
Educational Specialist
Iqra Beg
MagicSchool
Sr Customer Success Manager
Tyler Belanga
HIDOE Assessment Section
Test Development Specialist
Miki Cacace
HIDOE Digital Design Team
State Office Teacher, Computer Science
Rosalind Ching
HIDOE Maunawili Elementary School
Teacher, Grade 6
Jamie Clausius
Forward Edge
Instructional Design Coach
Sharyl Lynn Fujii
HIDOE Windward District
Complex Area Teacher, Project Based Learning
Stacy George
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Assistant Professor
Benjamin Guerrero, Ph.D.
Eastern Mennonite University
Assistant Professor of Music
David Gunderson
HIDOE Maui High School
Teacher, Science
Elise Hawkins
Solutions Engineer
Josiah Hester, Ph.D.
Georgia Tech University
Research Advisor
Sterling Higa
Polcom
Principal & Founder
Matthaeus Huelse
Forward Edge
Instructional Design Coach
Michael Ida, Ph.D.
HIDOE Kalani High School
Teacher, Math and Computer Science
Michael Fricano II
ʻIolani School
K-6 Design Technology
Mark Kimura, Ph.D.
Design Thinking Hawaii
Consultant/Entrepreneur
Ian Kitajima
Pacific International Center for High Tech Research
Tech Sherpa
Angela Lyman
Forward Edge
Instructional Design Coach
Nadine Marchessault
HIDOE Standards Support Team
Educational Specialist, Health
Keith Matsumoto, Ph.D.
Design Thinking Hawaii
Co-founder
Tracy Palmgren Monroe
HIDOE Standards Support Team
Educational Specialist, Assessment in Learning
Chad Nacapuy
HIDOE Virtual Learning Branch & State Distance Learning Program
State Virtual Education Director
Anne Nash
Program Manager
Heather Nekoba
HIDOE Hawaii Teacher Induction Center
State Office Teacher
Amanda Nelson
HIDOE Digital Design Team
Educational Specialist, Advanced Technology Research
Thanh Trúc Nguyen
University of Hawaii Mānoa
Specialist Faculty
Lauren Padesky, Ph.D.
HIDOE Learning Support Team
Educational Specialist, Early Childhood
Jeffrey Payad
HIDOE Ewa Makai Middle School
Teacher, Computer Science & Cybersecurity
Jon Pennington, Ph.D.
Independent School
Educational Technologist
Brian Reiter
HIDOE Assessment Section
Administrator
Julio Rodriguez, Ph.D.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Director of the Center for Language & Technology at UHM
Anna Sikkink
Maui Economic Development Board
STEMworks CS Program Manager
Hwa Hee Sohn
HIDOE Assessment Section
Test Development Specialist
Dr. Elizabeth Stuart
Prince George's County Public Schools
Visual Art Supervisor
Brett Tanaka
HIDOE Digital Design Team
Educational Specialist, Computer Science
Grant Toyooka
HIDOE Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua
Complex Area Teacher
Judy Valencia
HIDOE Windward District
Computer Science Resource Teacher
Kurt Williams
HIDOE Kapolei High School
Teacher, Drawing & Painting
Chloe Yap
Maui Economic Development Board
STEMworks Program Manager
Summit Agenda
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome
Keynote Speaker
Breakout Session 1
Lunch
Keynote Speaker
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
Attendee check-in, breakfast buffet, networking.
Opening remarks, conference overview, introductions.
Inspiring presentation by Tony Frontier.
Choose one session.
Catered lunch with networking
Inspiring presentation by Guy Kawasaki.
Choose one session.
Choose one session.
Summit Tracks
AI for Enhancing Teaching and Learning
Explore practical ways AI can support teachers in enhancing their instructional practices to deliver enriched student learning experiences. Sessions focus on responsible and ethical integration of AI capabilities to improve teaching workflows and student engagement.
AI for Student Creation, Inquiry, and Problem-Solving
Explore how educators can guide students to responsibly use AI tools for inquiry, digital content creation, and tackling real-world problems. This track emphasizes pedagogical strategies for fostering critical thinking, creativity, and essential future-ready skills through student AI-supported projects.
AI for Workflow Innovation and Efficiency
Explore how AI can streamline administrative tasks, optimize resource allocation, and drive innovation across school, complex area, and state levels. Examine practical applications and ethical considerations for enhancing operational efficiency, communication, and supporting staff workflows using AI.
AI for Assessment and Actionable Data Insights
Explore how AI can streamline administrative tasks, optimize resource allocation, and drive innovation across school, complex area, and state levels. Examine practical applications and ethical considerations for enhancing operational efficiency, communication, and supporting staff workflows using AI.
Previous Summit Resources
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Summit
Navigating the evolving landscape of AI in education requires a balanced approach. While its potential to enhance learning is undeniable, ethical considerations and responsible use are paramount. This event provides educators and students with a framework to harness AI's power while mitigating potential risks. Together, we can foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment where technology empowers all students to thrive.
Contact us at: winston.sakurai@k12.hi.us
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