Ep 41 - From Coffee to Wine: How AI Is Giving Teachers Their Lives Back w/ Cary Wright
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What if teachers could reclaim their evenings and weekends while actually improving student outcomes? That’s the promise of AI in education—not replacing teachers, but amplifying their impact by taking on the administrative burden that pulls them away from what matters most: connecting with students.
Cary Wright, co-founder of TEACH (Transforming Education Through AI, Connections, and Humanity), brings 30 years of classroom and administrative experience to this eye-opening conversation. As a longtime Virginia educator, Wright offers practical insights grounded in real classroom realities.
Today’s teachers face classrooms with students needing accommodations, English language support, advanced enrichment, and more—often all in the same period. Truly differentiated instruction has been nearly impossible—until now. Wright shows how AI can analyze student data, align with curriculum, and generate customized plans for teachers to refine with their expertise.
The focus remains on humanity. “We’re not here to be all virtual with robots,” Wright emphasizes. “This technology helps teachers be more present for their students.” The results: lesson planning in minutes instead of hours, stronger administrator feedback, and instruction better tailored to student needs.
Whether you’re a teacher wanting time back, a leader supporting staff, or simply curious about education’s future, this conversation offers valuable insights. Visit teachaiedu.com to learn more.
Website - www.teachaiedu.com
Emails - Tyler Hunt, [email protected]; Cary Wright, [email protected]
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Blurb
- At T.E.A.C.H. LLC, we help K-12 districts transform teaching and learning with simple, safe, and human-centered AI workflows. Our team brings 30+ years of classroom and central office experience, so we know how to reduce teacher burnout while raising student performance.
- We specialize in using AI to analyze local data, create custom lesson plans, and build division-wide systems that actually fit state standards and federal funding streams.
- District leaders trust us for professional development, long-term coaching, and custom GPT builds that put control back in the hands of teachers and administrators.
- Whether you’re curious about AI or ready to scale it in your district, connect with us through our website, LinkedIn, TikTok, or email—we’d love to show you what’s possible.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Teach and AI in Education (00:00:00)
2. The Problem AI Solves for Educators (00:09:45)
3. Keeping AI Human-Centered in Education (00:16:34)
4. Innovative Ways Teachers Use AI Daily (00:21:20)
5. Success Stories and Teacher Transformations (00:27:40)
6. The Future of AI in Education (00:32:00)
7. Taking First Steps with AI for Teachers (00:38:20)
8. Closing Thoughts and Contact Information (00:44:45)
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