In this episode, host Jolene Levin sits down with Kristen Brooks, an educational technology consultant and founder of Kristen Brooks for Edu, who spent 30 years serving the same school district she once attended as a student. Kristen shares her journey from elementary classroom teacher to edtech pioneer, helping shape how technology, creativity, and confidence show up in schools.
She reflects on the mentors who influenced her path, the full-circle moments that defined her career, and how giving students and teachers permission to try, fail, and grow can transform learning environments.
In this conversation, Kristen discusses:
Growing up in Georgia and returning to teach in her hometown
Launching one of the first elementary edtech and iPad labs in her district
Empowering students through creativity, agency, and embracing failure
Supporting educators through change with empathy and coaching
Using technology and AI as tools for expression, not replacement
A powerful and uplifting episode for women in leadership and anyone passionate about the future of education.
Recorded live at the Leadhership Conference.
