Name: Every Hero Needs a Sidekick
Start: 2026-05-12T13:00:00-0700
End: 2026-05-12T14:00:00-0700

Tuesday May 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation 305

Every great superhero needs a trusted sidekick—and in today’s classrooms, that sidekick might just be powered by AI. Colleen Henry and Jerry Xiong share the story of Yamhill-Carlton School District's EL Academy AI Cohort, where classroom teachers learned to harness generative AI tools like Magic School to differentiate instruction, empower multilingual learners, and reclaim precious time for teaching - and how this model led to a series of AI focused professional learning opportunities across the Willamette ESD region.

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Colleen Henry

Data Systems Coordinator, Willamette ESD

Colleen Henry serves as the Data Systems Coordinator at Willamette Education Service District (WESD), where she bridges the gap between school data-information systems and actionable classroom insights. She is dedicated to helping districts better understand their data to create efficient... Read More →

Jerry Xiong

Education Specialist, Willamette ESD

Jeremiah "Jerry" Xiong is an Education Specialist at Willamette Education Service District (WESD), focusing on empowering educators through innovative instructional strategies. Jerry specializes in curriculum development, the practical and ethical applications of AI in the classroom... Read More →

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Tuesday May 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation 305 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203, USA

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