Ms. Whitney Criswell

Whitney Criswell is a middle school Digital Learning Coach and social studies educator with over 15 years of classroom experience. She leads professional development on AI integration, student-centered learning, and instructional technology across her district and state. As a member of her district's AI policy committee and leader of a technology innovation cohort, she helps educators harness emerging tools to meet the needs of all learners. She has presented at KySTE/KAST and other regional conferences, with sessions known for blending research-based practices with real-world classroom application. A 2024 Earle C. Clements Innovative Educator of the Year and a 2025 District Teacher of the Year award recipient, she is passionate about equity, engagement, and empowering teachers to reimagine instruction. Her work supports a shift toward personalized, student-centered learning environments that prepare students for the future.