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Makenzie Gilkison – Student Presenter, Greenfield Central Schools

Makenzie is a high school student who bravely shares her journey with dyslexia and the transformative role AI has played in her learning. As a passionate advocate for inclusive education, she uses her voice to help educators understand the challenges and strengths of students with learning differences. Makenzie’s candid perspective highlights the power of technology to foster independence, confidence, and equity in the classroom. Her story inspires teachers to embrace learner variability and design opportunities that empower every student.

Nadine Gilkison – Director of Technology Integration, Franklin Township Schools

Nadine has over 25 years of experience in K–12 education and serves as Director of Technology Integration at Franklin Township Schools. She leads districtwide instructional technology initiatives, professional learning, and the responsible rollout of AI in classrooms. Nadine has presented nationally at ISTE, CoSN, and multiple state conferences on topics including digital ecosystems, personalized instruction, and AI for teaching and learning. Her work focuses on practical, sustainable strategies that empower teachers and elevate student creativity, engagement, and accessibility.

Ken (He/Him/His) is a highly distinguished, multi-award-winning professional and best-selling author in the field of education.. His academic background is complemented by over two decades of teaching experience, with a significant part of his career devoted to shaping young minds at the Middle School level. Ken is an esteemed and highly sought-after thought leader in education, particularly in the areas of educational technology, learning experience design, and leadership development. Ken’s expertise also extends to the sphere of policy-making/policy advisement, including being a notable figure on a California State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Education Technology Task Force. A committed advocate for equitable learning opportunities, he regularly imparts knowledge, inspiration, and insights through keynote speeches, personalized consulting, organizational culture/change, school/district transformation, and hands-on workshops. His range of expertise covers an array of topics, including but not limited to, Organizational Leadership, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, School/District Transformation, Inclusive Learning Environments, Antibias/Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Media Literacy, Cultural Intelligence, Design, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and in the emerging technology field of Artificial Intelligence. His most recent impact in the area of AI includes supporting the development of school/district/system policy, advisement, professional development planning, and leading workshops for educators across all levels of responsibility. He is the co-author of a best-selling book on the topic of artificial intelligence titled, “The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered the Chat.”

Currently, among many things, Ken provides insightful guidance and advisement as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board and Advisory Board for several technological companies, start-ups, and non-profit organizations that focus on education. His responsibilities extend beyond advisory roles to include policy analysis, platform evaluation, and community outreach, alongside aiding in the creation of equitable and inclusive recruitment and retention programs. His endeavors aim to build a more equitable, inclusive future in the world of technology and education. He also serves in an advisory role for several technology companies as they look to develop their Artificial Intelligence platforms in an equitable, accessible, responsible, and impactful way.

Tony Vincent is a seasoned educator and innovator living in Iowa. Tony’s journey began 26 years ago when he started teaching fifth grade in Nebraska.

In 2001 his class piloted using Palm Pilots as 1:1 devices. Tony ended up helping other teachers bring handheld technology into their classrooms to boost creativity, curiosity, and learning. That’s how his Learning in Hand website started.

He later became his school’s technology coach, empowering learners to create media designed to reach an authentic audience. In fact, his school was one of the first to publish a podcast for kids and by kids in 2005.
Tony’s passion for education and technology eventually led him to become a self-employed entrepreneur, speaking at conferences and working with teachers and students worldwide. 

Tony has always remained committed to his roots in teaching, as evidenced by his return to the fifth-grade classroom for the 2018-2019 school year. During that year, Tony’s students became Chromebook superusers and creative communicators. This experience led him to develop Shapegrams.com, a series of digital art lessons aimed at helping students become better thinkers and artists.

Currently, Tony helps his local school as a substitute teacher and as the district’s AI consultant. He is probably most known for posting handy resources and tips on social media and in his Learning in Hand email newsletter.

Whether he’s in the classroom or on the conference stage, Tony’s energy and passion for teaching are infectious, and his insights and expertise are invaluable to anyone looking to bring innovation and creativity to their practice.

Mogos leads the emerging technology portfolio at the Stanford d.school, where she helps students and educators design with emerging technologies like AI, and shapes conversations around tech’s ethical implications on humans and the natural world. Mogos’ previous efforts include design and assessment of the impact of learning technologies with UNICEF, the Kenyan government, World Bank, Scratch Foundation, and the LEGO Foundation. Mogos enjoys collaborating with young makers, as well as facilitating creative learning experiences in local libraries and recreation centers. Mogos’ work around digital learning and inclusion has been recognized by Mozilla and Fast Company as well as through the 2022 National Geographic Wayfinder Award.

Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance

Lisa Plaggemier is Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. She is on a mission to empower people and organizations to stay safe online, so that everyone can experience the benefits of technology without worry. Lisa started her career in marketing with Ford Motor Company before moving into automotive technology and eventually security.  Her passion is bridging the communications gap between security professionals fighting to protect us and our way of life, and the rest of us, struggling with the lingo and trying to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.

Lisa has led the NCA to three CSO awards including one for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a campaign that engages millions of individuals, businesses and governments around the world annually, and one for Kubikle, a comedic YouTube series with over 19 million views.

Lisa has served on the US Secret Service Cyber Investigations Advisory Board, the board of human trafficking nonprofit Allies Against Slavery, the advisory board of the Identity Theft Resource Center, and the board of US Cyber Games. She is a University of Michigan graduate, and while she wasn’t born in Austin, Texas, she got there as fast as she could.