Jessica Brittingham has spent 18 years in public education, including 13 years teaching English and five years in instructional technology. She has served as Director of TechnoJessica Brittinghamlogy and Digital Learning in Uxbridge and as an Instructional Technology Specialist in Dartmouth. A former MassCUE board member and SCITT member, she is an ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Trainer, and Gemini Certified Educator.

She is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference

Areas of expertise: AI integration, instructional technology leadership, Google tools and Gemini, digital accessibility

Talk with me about:
• AI integration
• Ethics in the age of AI
• Preparing for ADA compliance

Jessica Garbowski is an educator with more than 18 years in Massachusetts public schools, including roles as a digital literacy teacher, school librarian, and instructional technology facilitator. A Google for Education Certified Trainer and member of the Google Education Advisory Group, she is a visiting fellow with the Media Education Lab and serves on the DESE AI Task Force. She is passionate about building media and AI literacy curriculum for learners of all ages.

She is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference
Areas of expertise: Media literacy, AI literacy, algorithmic bias and AI ethics, curriculum development, staff training

Talk with me about:
AI literacy professional development
Media literacy curriculum for K-12
AI literacy curriculum for K-12

Julianne Westrich is the school librarian at Plank Road South Elementary School in Webster, NY. She holds a Master's in Library Information Science from the University at Buffalo and a MAT in Museum Education from George Washington University, grounding her teaching in inquiry and object-based learning. Her experiences as the 2023 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail and a 2026 Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellow sparked a passion for global learning.

She is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference

Areas of expertise: Object-based learning, museum education, media literacy, global education, primary sources

Talk with me about:
Museum-based resources for object-based learning in the classroom
Media literacy and fact-finding in the age of social media
Global education: small steps that make a big impact

Kadion Phillips is the Director of Information Technology for Shrewsbury Public Schools and brings more than two decades of experience in K-12 education. He has secured funding for infrastructure upgrades, communication systems, cybersecurity, and staff training, and he is passionate about protecting digital infrastructure and student data. Kadion uses technology to improve efficiency, empower educators, and support student success while building inclusive learning environments and strong relationships with stakeholders. As a board member of the Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA), he advocates for educational technology and cybersecurity awareness across the Commonwealth.

He is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference.

Areas of expertise: District technology leadership, cybersecurity and student data protection, technology planning, building technology teams, mentorship

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Building sustainable technology plans
Developing and supporting a technology team
Mentorship for aspiring technology leaders

Karin Cloutier has spent 27 years in educational technology, following a decade in nonprofit technology. She holds degrees in computer science and quantitative analysis and a master's in curriculum and instructional technology. Her experience spans middle and high school classrooms and district leadership as a technology director, and she currently focuses on how AI can enhance learning while preserving student thinking.

She is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference

Areas of expertise: Educational technology, computer science, district technology leadership, AI in the classroom

Talk with me about:
How schools can use AI to enhance learning without undermining student thinking
Preparing students for the unknowns of tomorrow
Moving from classroom technology to district technology leadership

Kerry Gallagher is Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning at St. John's Preparatory School, where her team leads professional learning and instructional coaching. A 25-year educator, she is also Director of Education for ConnectSafely, writing its weekly Digital Wellness Tip and co-authoring several award-winning guidebooks. She serves on the Online Child Exploitation Prevention Initiative, drawing on her experience as a parent, teacher, school leader, and attorney.

She is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference

Areas of expertise: Digital wellness and online safety, professional learning design, school leadership, student and parent programming

Talk with me about:
• Designing professional learning
• Digital wellness and AI
• Student and parent programming

Dr. Michael Rubin is in his 12th year as Principal of Uxbridge High School, which he led to become one of the first four Innovation Pathway schools in Massachusetts. Under his leadership, UHS was named an AI Innovator at ASU/GSV in 2025, has been a Project Lead the Way "Commended School" for six years, and has hosted visits from more than 80 schools. He was named Massachusetts High School Principal of the Year in 2020 and received the MassCUE Administrator Award in 2024.

He is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference

Areas of expertise: School transformation and innovation, career-connected learning, school-industry partnerships, AI integration, competency-based learning

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Career-connected learning and earning the Innovation Pathway designation
Building partnerships with local industry
Leading AI integration across a school

Starr Sackstein is an educator, author, consultant, and speaker with more than two decades of experience rethinking teaching, learning, and assessment. She is the Massachusetts State Coordinator for Educators Rising with PDK International and COO and partner at Mastery Portfolio, LLC. A National Board Certified educator and former New York City English and journalism teacher, she has written more than a dozen books, including Hacking Assessment and Actionable Assessment, and is known for her 2016 TEDx talk on giving up grades.

She is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference

Areas of expertise: Assessment and grading reform, standards-based and competency-based learning, educator pipelines, career paths for educators

Talk with me about:
• Growing your own educator pipeline in Massachusetts through Educators Rising
• Your grading and assessment practices
• Your future career goals

Tanika Perry-Vincent is a District World Language Instructional Coach and Instructional Technology Specialist for Atlanta Public Schools, with nearly 30 years of teaching high school Spanish. She is Founder and CEO of the Savvy TechEd Collective and Executive Director of the Digital Impact Foundation, where she works to advance digital equity. An Apple Learning Coach, Google Trainer, and Microsoft Innovative Education Expert, she also performs as a professional dancer and musical theatre artist.

She is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference

Areas of expertise: AI and technology integration, language acquisition, technology for world language, ELL, dual language, and special education classrooms, digital equity, performing arts

Talk with me about:
AI and technology integration
Language acquisition
Digital equity

Tom Walsh is the Media Arts teacher at Atlantis Charter School in Fall River, MA, teaching photography, videography, screenwriting, broadcast production, and graphic design. He brings more than five years of classroom experience and a background in photography and film production, with a BA in Visual Media Production from Emerson College. Tom integrates AI into his classroom in many ways, including building custom apps and resources for his students.

He is offering a 1:1 Connection at the MassCUE Fall Conference

Areas of expertise: Media arts education, photography and film production, AI in the classroom, building custom classroom apps

Talk with me about:
• Designing standards-aligned AI prompts for your subject area or grade level
• Getting started with vibe coding to build your first classroom app
• Structuring an AI-integrated unit that stays true to your curriculum framework