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AI Leadership in Action: Building Bridges Between Students, Staff, and Systems
Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Presented by Dr. Alexandra Holter, K-12 Computer Science and Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Bloomington Public Schools (MN); Holly Skadsem, Elementary Digital Learning Coordinator, Bloomington Public Schools (MN); and Andrew Rummel, Secondary Digital Learning Coordinator, Bloomington Public Schools (MN)
Sponsored by Common Sense Education
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This edWebinar explores how school and district leaders can take intentional, systems-level steps toward responsible and equitable AI integration. Presenters from Bloomington Public Schools, MN, share how they are bridging the gap between students, educators, and district leaders through an aligned set of AI competencies and practical tools.
The conversation spotlights the AI-Powered Project Toolkit for Administrators, a role-embedded resource that helps school leaders explore and apply AI within their daily work, as well as the Teacher AI Competencies Framework, which connects classroom practice to districtwide goals. Together, these free resources support a coherent approach across leadership, instruction, and student learning.
Viewers also see how Bloomington’s Digital Learning Scope and Sequence intentionally weaves AI into lessons and learning targets from elementary through high school, ensuring that AI literacy and ethics develop alongside content knowledge.
Throughout the session, the presenters model how to frame AI integration as a whole-systems process, anchored in ethical reflection, collaboration, and capacity building. Viewers leave with adaptable tools, frameworks, and examples to guide thoughtful AI adoption within their own schools and districts.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Alexandra Holter, Ph.D., Tekne Awards 2024 Tech Educator of the Year, is the K-12 Computer Science (CS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator for Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota. With over 17 years of experience as a STEM educator, Dr. Holter is committed to eliminating barriers and fostering equitable access to STEM education for all students. In her current role, Dr. Holter leads comprehensive K-12 computer science programming, emphasizing identity-inclusive classrooms and equitable opportunities. She collaborates with community and industry partners to enhance learning experiences and professional development for teachers. Dr. Holter serves as the Chair of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Policy Committee and a member of its Editorial Board. Her contributions include co-authoring Minnesota’s State Computer Science Education Strategic Plan and presenting on topics such as responsible AI integration and authentic implementation of computer science in the K-12 space.
Holly Skadsem is the Digital Learning Coordinator for Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota. A licensed K–12 principal and former elementary teacher, she brings over 15 years of experience designing systems that make learning more inclusive, engaging, and future ready. In her current role, she leads districtwide efforts to integrate instructional technology and AI, and designs professional learning that empowers educators to give students greater voice, choice, and ownership. She led the design and launch of New Code Academy, a full-time K–5 online school, and authored a book on online learning. She is passionate about creating learning environments where students and families are co-creators in their educational journey. Whether in person or online, her work focuses on disrupting the status quo and equipping educators to build classrooms where every learner is empowered and included.
Andrew Rummel is a Digital Learning Coordinator for the Bloomington Public Schools. In this role, he coordinates the secondary digital learning team, the K12 media program, and New Code Academy Middle and High School. With over 25 years in education, he has served as an English/language arts teacher, reading and writing interventionist, and literacy coach. His leadership work includes a range of roles, including K-12 Literacy Coordinator for the Minneapolis Public Schools and Coordinator of the Minneapolis Residency Program. Andrew has designed and taught university courses focused on professional learning and coaching, adolescent reading and literacy leadership, and curriculum design. He has a deep interest in digital literacies and their impact on teaching and learning, and his dedication to advancing educational technology and literacy practices underscores his commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving world.
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