AI in Education, Without the Hype
Your Human Guide to an AI World
Keynotes and workshops for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities that want clear, practical answers about AI, plus a few jokes.
100+ AI presentations | 12 states | Kindergarten through college
Featured at: COSSBA National Conferences (Dallas, Atlanta, Louisville) - Kansas City PBS K-12 Technology Conference - Quality Matters Member Conference - Illinois Education Joint Annual Conference (Chicago)
What I Speak On
Practical, honest sessions for the people navigating AI in education.
AI 101 For staff, boards, parents, and community groups. What AI is, how it works, and how to use it, with no jargon and no panic.
AI & Schools For administrators, school leaders, and boards. The real challenges and opportunities of AI in schools, so you can make informed decisions instead of reactive ones.
Academic Honesty in the Age of AI For teachers, faculty, and school leaders. Why AI detectors aren't the answer, and how to redesign assignments so they're more engaging and harder to complete with AI.
AI Companionship For counselors, educators, and parents. Why teens are turning to AI chatbots for connection, the risks, the red flags, and what to do about them.
Who I speak to
From Kindergarten Classrooms to College Lecture HallsK-12 school leaders and boards | Teachers and faculty | Students of every age | Parents and counselors | Colleges and universities | Organizations and staff
A Look at How I Work
I know booking a speaker is an investment, and you want to ensure the tone fits your campus or district culture. Here are a few examples to give you a sense of how I connect with an audience.
An AI 101 webinar I presented for the Missouri School Boards' Association
Testimonials
"Mark Henderson is a dynamic speaker who brings energy and insight to the topic of AI. His sessions are practical and realistic, which is exactly what instructors need." - Lauren Hays, Event Coordinator, Kansas City PBS K-12 Technology Conference"Our teachers truly connect with Mark and the excitement was evident during his keynote and sessions at the Hancock Place Educator AI Summit. He has a way of making a topic as big and fast-moving as AI feel approachable and relevant, all while never losing sight of what it actually means for teachers and students."
- Lauren Wiegand, Event Coordinator, Hancock Place Educator AI Summit"We have instructors already making changes to their assignments and are excited to put his process into practice."
- Jay Rozema, Instructional Design Coordinator, State Fair Community College
About Mark
I started out as a high school English teacher, then moved into instructional design and training, and now I help schools and colleges make sense of AI. I've given more than 100 presentations on AI for audiences from kindergarteners to college professors, and I currently serve as Director of AI Strategy & Services at the Missouri School Boards' Association, where I built the AI department from the ground up.I believe the best AI advice comes from people who've stood in front of a classroom, so that's the lens I bring: practical, honest, and a little funny.Read my full story
Press & Media
Looking for an AI in education expert? I'm available for interviews, podcasts, panels, and expert commentary.
Ask me about:
AI and cheating (and why AI detectors don't work like people think)
Deepfakes and student safety
Teens and AI companions
What AI means for teachers, classrooms, and assessment
Preparing students for an AI-driven world
Book Me To Speak
Planning a district kickoff, a campus summit, a conference, or a staff training? Contact me and tell me what you've got in mind and what your team is wrestling with. I'll get back to you within 48 hours, and there's no pressure and no sales pitch.
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