In this episode of Growth Over Grades, Jordan Lewis sits down with Matt Winters, an AI innovator and specialist who is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into the classroom. As the Artificial Intelligence Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education and a board member for the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology, Matt brings over a decade of experience in education and technology to a conversation about the human side of AI.
We dive into Utah’s Portrait of an AI-Infused Learner and discuss how Matt’s team is bridging the gap between K-12 and the business community through the AI-Ready Company framework. Matt shares why he views AI as a creativity machine rather than just a productivity tool, and offers practical, small shift lesson designs that move students from passive consumers to critical collaborators.
Whether you are a district leader navigating policy or a teacher looking for the time to play, this episode provides a roadmap for using creative technology to solve existing problems and enhance durable human skills.
