As we prepare for CEESA 2025 in Split, Croatia, we’re excited to spotlight two dynamic leaders in education: Tricia Friedman and Kathleen Naglee. Together, they bring a forward-thinking perspective on AI, identity, and the evolving role of educators in a rapidly changing world.

Meet the Speakers

🔹 Tricia Friedman (she/her) is a lifelong educator and the Director of Learning and Strategy with Shifting Schools. She has worked across the US, China, Thailand, Morocco, Ukraine, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Singapore and is the founder of Allyed.org. Tricia is also a passionate podcaster, hosting Be a Better Ally, Unhinged Collaboration, and Shifting Schools—where you might even hear her dog share some thoughts!

🔹 Kathleen Naglee is a visionary school leader, keynote speaker, and consultant, deeply engaged in exploring the intersection of AI, identity, and future-focused learning. She is passionate about fostering interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to AI literacy and education.

Sessions at CEESA 2025

Tricia and Kathleen will be leading multiple thought-provoking sessions at CEESA 2025, where they will challenge us to rethink our relationship with AI, identity, and school leadership:

📌 Keynote: Identity Play for Emerging Voices and Roles
🗓️ March 14
🧠 How can generative AI help us better understand our own voice and role in education? Tricia and Kathleen will explore the opportunities for identity play and share their firsthand experiences with AI experimentation.

📌 Workshop: Our New Role as Futurists – Taking a Bird’s Eye, Worm’s Eye, and Fish’s Eye View on AI
🗓️ March 14 
🔍 A hands-on exploration of AI trends, predictions, and societal impacts, with a special focus on integrating DEIJ work into AI literacy.

📌 Workshop: Identity Play for Emerging Voices and Roles (Follow-up to Keynote)
🗓️ March 15 
💡 Expanding on the keynote discussion, this session dives deeper into how AI can reshape curriculum, school design, and self-perception.

📌 Workshop: AI and the Next Era of Building Belonging in Schools
🗓️ March 15 
🤖 What role do social robots and AI-powered tools play in shaping emotional intelligence? How can schools better support parents and caretakers in navigating AI-driven change?

Join Tricia Friedman and Kathleen Naglee at CEESA 2025 as they challenge us to think differently, embrace innovation, and co-construct the future of education.

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