Futures Thinking
Gen AI TASk force
As part of Wildwood’s Generative AI Task Force, I helped lead the school’s strategic response to the rise of AI in education. Representing all divisions, the task force focused on research, risk assessment, and long-range planning to guide schoolwide adoption. Our work included drafting a vision statement, surveying faculty, curating ethical guidelines, and proposing both short- and long-term recommendations for AI integration. I led development on several deliverables: professional development plans, usage guidelines for students and faculty, and the AI Literacy Scope & Sequence. We emphasized transparency, ethical fluency, and equity—encouraging a culture that balances innovation with discernment. The work continues through ongoing policy development, curated tool vetting, and cross-functional collaboration across divisions.
budget & advancement
Futures thinking also required strategic stewardship of resources. I led application evaluations to ensure platform adoption aligned with instructional needs and budget realities—developing a vetting process that helped manage licenses, streamline renewals, and minimize platform sprawl. I oversaw the Futures Lab budget, balancing day-to-day expenses like 3D printing materials with larger capital purchases such as hardware and infrastructure. My experience negotiating site licenses allowed the school to maintain broad access to key tools while staying within financial constraints. I also contributed to advancement work, crafting data visualizations and budget narratives that clarified the impact of innovation initiatives—earning the trust of our CFO and helping position emerging programs as both visionary and fiscally sound.
DISTRIBUTED LEARNING
As the threat of school closures emerged, my team in the Technology Department moved quickly to prepare Wildwood for a seamless shift to remote learning. Drawing on our existing work in blended learning and digital assessment, we began providing targeted professional development weeks before official shutdowns were announced. We secured Zoom licenses early, launched training sessions for faculty and students, and expanded our 1:1 device program to ensure every student had access before leaving campus. This proactive, systems-level preparation minimized disruption and allowed the school to maintain instructional continuity through a critical transition. The clarity, foresight, and coordination I brought to that effort directly contributed to my promotion into a director-level leadership role.
