Ms. Kristen Brooks

For 30 years, Kristen Brooks has dedicated her career to transforming classrooms into creative, student-centered learning spaces powered by technology. The last 21 years, she’s been on the frontlines of Educational Technology as an innovative learning specialist and instructional technology coach, leading teachers and students to reimagine what’s possible. Kristen believes education is at its best when creativity meets innovation. Her passion lies in empowering educators to design AI driven learning experiences that amplify student voice, spark curiosity, & build future ready skills, rather than only consumers of AI driven content. More than a tech coach, Kristen is a connector, mentor, & fearless advocate for student creativity. A featured speaker at national conferences including ASU+GSV, FETC, ISTE+ASCD, GaETC, & NAEYC, Kristen is known for inspiring, actionable sessions that energize educators and ignite classrooms. She was recently named as an ASU+GSV 2025 AI Innovator and is honored to be an ISTE 20 to Watch Award recipient. Kristen proudly serves as an ISTE+ASCD Community Leader, Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Minecraft Global Education Ambassador and Adobe Creative Educator Innovator. Connect with her @KristenBrooks77 on all social media or invite her to bring inspiration and innovation to your event at KristenBrooks.net.