Dr. Kaitlyn Kennedy is an educational leader, researcher, and Grade 9 Assistant Principal at Manchester High School (CT), where she also serves on the district’s AI working group. She holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, with doctoral research focused on effective practices to improve adolescent reading motivation. As an instructional leader with a strong professional interest in emerging educational technology, Dr. Kennedy's work with AI focuses on building student AI literacy, leveraging AI as a tool for high-leverage feedback, and balancing technological innovation with human voice and critical thinking