AI Explorers Showcase
Exploring AI in Real Classrooms
Join educators from across Santa Cruz County for an interactive evening focused on thoughtful, responsible uses of AI in teaching and learning.
The AI Explorers Showcase brings together local educators who have been exploring how AI can support real classroom practice. Rather than formal presentations, this event will feature informal “micro-stations” where guests can browse, ask questions, and engage in conversation at their own pace.
Whether you are curious, cautious, or already experimenting with AI, this showcase is designed to spark meaningful conversation about the future of learning.
What to Expect
Classroom Conversations
Visit small educator-hosted stations to hear what teachers have been trying, noticing, questioning, and learning as they explore AI in real classroom settings.
Live Discussions
Surface patterns, tensions, hopes, and questions that have emerged across classrooms and school communities.
Networking & Inspiration
Connect with educators, students, families, community leaders, policymakers, and industry partners who care about the future of education.
Event Details
Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 pm
Location: Santa Cruz County Office of Education
400 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Suggested Audience:
Open to anyone interested in the future of learning, including educators, students, families, industry partners, policymakers, and community leaders.
RSVP: sccoe.link/AIexplorers
About the AI Explorers
The AI Explorers are educators from across Santa Cruz County who are investigating thoughtful, responsible, and practical uses of AI in the classroom. Their work centers curiosity, care, student learning, and the real questions educators are facing as AI becomes part of the educational landscape.
At the showcase, participating educators will share classroom insights, examples, questions, and reflections from their exploration.
Participating Educators
Andrew Ghiglia, Bobbie Grennier, Christine Spaugh, Dallas Guerrero, Deb Bell, Eliza Struthers, Erika Cobain, Gwendolyn Rendon, Janie Islas, Jena Casey, Julie Willhite, Justin Burrows, Lewis LaHood, Lucas Labrie, Melissa Offutt, Millie Lord, Miranda Felton, Nadine Said, and Nerissa Graydon.