Mr. Daniel Whitlock

Dan Whitlock is award winning K-12 administrator and Leader of AI R&D & Innovation for Navigator Schools, a high-performing public charter network in California. Over 12 years in K-12 education—as teacher, administrator, and edtech strategist—Dan has led district-wide initiatives that harness artificial intelligence to personalize learning, close achievement gaps, and reclaim teacher time. Under his leadership, Navigator’s “AI Sandbox” compressed pilot-to-scale cycles through rapid iteration and testing, delivering double-digit gains in math proficiency while reducing clerical workload by 42 percent. Dan’s forward-thinking work has earned national recognition, including the 2025 ASU+GSV AI Innovator Award and contributed to the 2025 CCSA Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Award received by Navigator Schools . He regularly presents at tech conferences, and regional STEM summits, sharing actionable frameworks for ethical, student-centered AI adoption. Holding a Master’s in Educational Leadership from San José State University and multiple administrative and teaching credentials. Known for energizing professional development with live races between educators and GPT-4o, Dan blends storytelling, data, and hands-on demos to empower leaders to move from AI hype to sustainable impact.