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Essential Resources for Leaders

Here you’ll find practical resources designed to help educators, leaders, and innovators navigate AI integration, build sustainable systems, and reclaim the future with clarity and courage. Whether you’re looking for planning templates, leadership guides, or AI literacy worksheets, every download is crafted to be actionable, accessible, and anchored in a human-centered approach. These aren’t just resources. They’re blueprints for bold leadership.


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The 5 Biggest Mistakes That Smart People Make With Their Time (and why AI makes them worse)

AI was supposed to help us save time. Instead, it’s exposing hidden productivity traps that are making us busier—but not more effective. Discover the 5 mistakes that are sabotaging your focus and time.

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The Ultimate Productivity Checklist for High Acheivers

Learn my secret to juggling 9 kids... Yes, that’s right, 9 kids... Working as a Full Time Professor, running 2 side hustles, and finishing my PhD dissertation without pulling my hair out.

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5 Essential Strategies to an AI-Resilient Classroom

Discover actionable strategies to empower your educators and prevent AI misuse.

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Empowering Education with AI

Frequently Asked Questions about AI in Education

  • How can AI enhance teaching effectiveness?

    AI isn’t here to replace educators. It’s here to reclaim their time, amplify their impact, and free them to do the work only humans can do—building relationships, fostering critical thinking, and creating transformative learning environments.

  • What are the best AI tools for educators?

    The “best” tool depends on what you need. Here’s a human-centered breakdown:

  • How do I start integrating AI in my classroom?

    Start with your purpose, not the technology. AI should elevate your teaching, not automate it.

  • What are the ethical considerations of using AI in education?

    Ethical AI use in education starts with a deeper question:

  • What sources are available on the studied effects of AI on learning and models in the classroom?

    1) Nanda R. Jafarian, Anne-Wil Kramer,Drachsler, H. (2025), The Effect of AI-Based Systems on Mathematics Achievement in Rural Context: A Quantitative Study. J Comput Assist Learn, 41: e13098. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.13098

In The Algorithm Wasn’t Built for Us, Karen Colbert offers a powerful roadmap for educators, leaders, and change-makers to reclaim agency, honor humanity, and lead boldly in an AI-driven future. Grounded in real stories, cultural wisdom, and practical tools, this is more than a book—it’s a blueprint for building what comes next.