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@gerryswan2 @MattKresslein @jeffsebulsky @martypark @jodysrose @davidcouch @CLDeRossett @benmaynard31 @lraganas @DrJacksonCS silly Leon

'Twas the night before STLP State Championship and coaches are emailing because they students aren't on the list. @MattKresslein @jeffsebulsky @martypark @jodysrose @davidcouch @CLDeRossett @benmaynard31 @lraganas @DrJacksonCS Me: youtu.be/74BzSTQCl_c?si…

@NicholasFerroni "as far back as i can remember, i always wanted to be a teacher'

Here’s the “family photo” I keep on my desk, and not a single student has ever questioned it.

🎥 Just shared on YouTube 👉 What if you could describe exactly what you want and AI would write the code? That's vibe coding—and it's transforming how educators create classroom tools instantly. In this episode, Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) explores three game-changing topics with special guests: 👉 Donnie Piercey (2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, @mrpiercey) breaks down vibe coding: how to use it for printable task lists, newsletter translations, and classroom games that boost engagement. 👉 Agentic AI isn't science fiction—it's here NOW. Vicki & producer John Davis reveal how Vicki uses 18+ custom AI skills in Claude Cowork for email triage, meal planning, and podcast production. The critical insight: AI is eliminating entry-level jobs, so schools must teach professional language earlier (just like calculators moved math down grade levels). 🧠 Rachelle Dené Poth (EdTech consultant, author, Spanish/STEAM teacher, @Rdene915) tackles the urgent reality: ransomware attacks tripling in schools, phishing scams, password safety, and why digital discernment is now a survival skill. Key Takeaways: Vibe coding saves hours: describe your need, let AI build it Agentic AI is redefining entry-level work—curriculum must evolve Cybersecurity isn't IT's job alone—it's a literacy skill Schools must teach: file management, professional vocabulary, computational thinking "AI is an amplifier or a diminisher"—the choice is ours 📍 Full show notes & links: coolcatteacher.com/vibecoding?utm… 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app: Search "Cool Cat Teacher Talk" Subscribe for fresh episodes every week. Join educators, innovators, and changemakers who are rethinking what's possible in K-12. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:35 Show Intro 02:45 Segment 1: Donnie Piercey on Vibe Coding 18:42 Vicki's Bridge: From Vibe Coding to Agentic AI 19:22 Vicki & John — What Is Agentic AI? 27:54 The Entry-Level Job Crisis 35:14 Segment 3: Rachelle Dené Poth — AI Literacy & Cybersecurity 49:26 Segment 4: What Schools Need to Teach Now 55:35 Big Question: Role of the Human 57:13 Closing VibeCoding #AgenticAI #EdTech #K12Education #TeacherLife #TeacherTube #EducationPodcast #AILiteracy #CybersecurityAwareness #TeacherProductivity #DigitalCitizenship #Edchat #TeacherResources #CoolCatTeacher #LearningInnovation youtube.com/watch?v=dMRzD6…

🎙️Vibe Coding, Agentic AI, and What Schools Must Teach Now coolcatteacher.com/vibecoding/?ut… New @coolcatteacher Talk w/ @mrpiercey & @Rdene915

Hey teachers! Happy Saturday! i'll be running a virtual "jam session" with @Edutopia for the next week. Questions, ideas, and some good classroom discussions will start to be dropped tomorrow on this link --> edutopia.org/ask-and-answer… - I hope you can join us!

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@mrpiercEy chatting it up in the ballroom about awesome resources including @GetSchoolAI! Great session at @fetc. #withSchoolAI #FETC26

Our booth #3025 at @fetc isn't hard to find. Just look for the thing that definitely doesn't belong inside a convention center 🤫. Hear + speak to @AlanaWinnick and her students about how they’re using SchoolAI in their classrooms (Monday, 1/12 @ 11:30am) @HollyClarkEdu is joining Alana Winnick and Amiya Harish for a panel on 'Why students should be using AI, and yes, even elementary' (Tuesday, 1/13 @ 2:00pm) With more amazing booth sessions from Shelly Veron, @mrshowell24 , @TechWarriorKES, @mrpiercEy, @ZajacSLP, @jlubinsky, @AdobeForEdu, Dr. Joseph Lee, @thenerdyteacher, Lake Highland Preparatory School, Heather Van Looy, and Dee Lanier. Don't miss class outside our booth! Empowering Classrooms with AI: Strategies for Critical Thinking with Heather Van Looy + Kevin Morrill on Monday 1/12 @ 2:00pm (W224H) Access & Inclusion for All with SchoolAI with Kim Zajac + Nicholas Provenzano on Tuesday, 1/13 @ 10:30am (W224B) From Pushback to Partnership: Coaching that Inspires with Stephanie Howell on Tuesday, 1/13 @ 12:30pm (W314A) Come pin trade, snag some swag, and check out what we parked at our booth #3025. (Yes, really!)

Starting the new year with a focus on celebrating educators who are at the heart of everything we do in #Edtech! Excited to host the @fetc CLASSROOM LEADER TRACK FEATURED SPEAKER DONNIE PIERCEY 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Ashland Elementary School @mrpiercEy 💥 Learn from expert practitioners impacting the future of education at #FETC! #gamechanger

Happy New Year 🎉 Counting down the Final 10 days to FETC - Future of Education Technology Conference by spotlighting the Classroom Leaders Track and four educators leading #edtech innovation where it matters most—the classroom: Vicki Davis, Tim Needles, Donnie Piercey, and Amy Storer. From STEAM and joyful, student-centered learning to purposeful tech integration and instructional coaching, these voices bring practical strategies educators can use right away. Join us at #FETC to learn directly from classroom leaders shaping the future of teaching and learning. #gamechangers #HNY2026

💎 70 Gems! edugems.ai There's now a total of 70 Gemini Gems on my EduGems site covering: 💡 Curriculum & Lesson Design 📖 Literacy & Language 🧒 Student Activities 💯 Assessment 🔑 Support 💼 Professional Tasks #edtech #GoogleEDU @GoogleForEdu @GeminiApp

Alright yall know the drill. Send me any Aurora reports tonight! Make sure to look north and turn night mode on for best viewing! #KYwx

JAX 29 - HOU 36 Final That's Scorigami!! It's the 1094th unique final score in NFL History.

#Edtech empowerment: Putting students—not technology—at the center of innovation districtadministration.com/article/puttin… @fetc @mrpiercEy

this is a very serious list. here's my definitive teacher ranking of the best days that halloween could fall on: 1. saturday 2. friday 3. sunday 4. thursday 5. wednesday 6. monday 7. tuesday

@bcrosby yeah but its 4 billion degrees in July

@mrpiercEy Move to Nevada. Always last Friday of October - state law.

just jumping in to say that Halloween should always be on Friday

@howie_hua you should've went as 0.85714285714

Is my Halloween costume improper?

Educators! Curious about how AI can help you in the classroom? Join us Nov.19 as Donnie Piercey shares real strategies to make AI work for you. 🎟️ $20 gets you in the virtual door AND gets you his book. Grab your spot! occue.org @mrpiercEy #AIineducation #edtech