Cody Williams
731.225.0951 codywilliams@dcchoctaws.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-williams-m-ed-ba36211bb/
Education Consultant | AI in Education Specialist | Instructional Innovation Leader
Education consultant and instructional innovation leader with a proven record of designing, implementing, and scaling AI-enabled learning systems in K–12 education. Experienced in curriculum and assessment alignment, data-informed instructional improvement, and educator professional development, with deep expertise in responsible AI integration. Founder of AskALAN, an AI-powered instructional coaching platform supporting educators across multiple states. Recognized for translating research, emerging technologies, and instructional frameworks into practical, classroom-ready solutions that improve teaching effectiveness, educator efficiency, and student outcomes.
Career Summary
Department Head – Science
Dyer County School System | July 2014 – Present
● Led department wide instructional improvement initiatives aligned to state standards, driving sustained growth across all student subgroups and achieving top tier statewide performance.
● Designed and implemented data informed assessment and intervention systems to monitor instructional effectiveness, improve readiness, and guide continuous improvement for high stakes outcomes.
● Served as a building wide instructional leader, providing coaching, mentoring, and technology integration support to strengthen curriculum design, assessment alignment, and classroom execution.
Founder & CEO
AskALAN – AI Learning Assistant Network | April 2025 – Present
● Founded and led the development of AskALAN, an AI powered instructional coaching platform delivering on demand, research aligned guidance to educators across multiple states and school contexts.
● Architected the platform’s instructional logic, semantic resource matching, and automated educator workflows using Google Workspace and Apps Script.
● Designed and refined AI driven coaching responses grounded in learning science, instructional frameworks, and responsible AI practices, incorporating feedback from educators and school leaders.
● Led professional development sessions, conference presentations, and district level demonstrations, while guiding long term product vision, implementation strategy, and scalability for broader adoption.
Education
M.Ed., Educational Technology & Instructional Curriculum (Adult Learning), Western Governors University, 2025
M.A., Science Education (Secondary Biology), Western Governors University, 2024
B.S., Health & Human Performance, University of Tennessee at Martin, 2014
Certifications
Google Certified Educator • Google AI Essentials • CompTIA IT Fundamentals • CITI Human Subjects Research
Professional Skills
AI integration in education • instructional coaching and professional learning • curriculum and assessment alignment • edtech strategy and implementation • learning experience design • data informed instructional improvement • educator needs analysis • change management in school systems • program design and evaluation • cross functional collaboration
Technical Skills:
Google Workspace and Apps Script • learning management systems • instructional technology integration • Microsoft Office • Adobe Creative tools
Presentations and Consulting
● Designed and delivered professional development sessions on AI integration, instructional design, and educator workflow optimization for teachers, departments, and school leaders.
● Presented at education conferences and district learning events on responsible AI use, instructional coaching, and technology-enabled teaching practices.
● Consulted with educators and administrators to support classroom-ready AI implementation aligned to instructional goals and ethical best practices.