Brett Roer

- Support educators in using AI in ways that are practical and grounded in real-world needs - Align professional learning across school and district leadership, instructional coaching, and key administrative priorities - Expand opportunities for tech teams and families to engage with AI tools in meaningful ways - Build partnerships with innovative AI and EdTech organizations who want to help schools get this moment right

Serving as a facilitator for Cohort 2 of the GenerationAI Community of Practice, a national collaboration led by ISTE + ASCD with partners including the Center for Black Educator Development, Indigitize, Latinos for Education, CSTA, NEA, and Playlab AI, supported by Google.org. • Working alongside co-facilitators Winston Roberts and Carolyne Quintana to support nearly 100 district leaders, school leaders, and classroom educators from across the country. • Leading the September 2025 convening in Charlotte, NC and facilitating monthly virtual sessions. • Supporting participants as they design, research, and share best practices for how AI can transform teaching and learning. • Contributing to a national professional learning community that will reconvene at ISTELive 26.

The purpose of the Future Squad is to help us shape innovative solutions that address the real challenges faced in education today and successfully navigate the changing landscape of the industry.

aiEDU, in partnership with Ohio Educational Service Centers (OESCA), is focused on the creation of a network of AI educators across the state to equip students for an AI-driven future and elevate Ohio to the forefront of K-12 AI education nationally.