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~ Katie Novak
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Education Consultant
Novak Educational Consulting
Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Kami
Regional Educational Technology Director
ESD 123
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator
ESD 123
CoGrader EdTech Specialist
CoGrader
Technology Integration Specialist
Walla Walla Public Schools
Speech Language Pathologist
Green Park Elementary,
Pioneer Middle School
Physical Therapist
Garrison MS, Pioneer MS, Lincoln HS, Walla Walla HS
English Teacher
Walla Walla High School
Science/Math Teacher
Garrison Middle School
English Teacher
Walla Walla High School
English Teacher
Pioneer Middle School
Special Education Coordinator
Walla Walla Public Schools
3rd Grade Teacher
Green Park Elementary
ASB/Leadership/Activities Advisor
Walla Walla High School
Spanish and Dual Teacher
Pioneer Middle School
Cybersecurity and
Helpdesk Engineer
Walla Walla Public Schools
Director of Technology and Information Services
Walla Walla Public Schools
Let's check-in on last year's WWPS EdTech Summit keynote presenter, Alana Winnick...
From left: CoSN Board Chair Stacy Hawthorne, Alana Winnick, CoSN CEO Keith Kreuger
Alana is the creative force behind The Generative Age, a book/podcast that explores the rapidly evolving world of generative AI and its transformative impact on education. Serving as Educational Technology Director for Pocantico Hills CSD and Director for NYSCATE, her work has earned prestigious accolades, including this year’s COSN’s CTO of the Year and NYS Digital Leader of the Year. She is also the founder of Students for Innovation, an organization that empowers students to advocate for change within their schools.
According to Alana, two key debates emerged during the conference: defining “AI literacy” and determining appropriate AI policy approaches for schools. Alana advocates for inclusive definitions of AI literacy that recognize even elementary students’ understanding of concepts like bias and hallucinations. Regarding policy, she recommends updating existing frameworks rather than creating separate AI-specific policies, emphasizing guidelines focused on academic integrity.
Congratulations, Alana! We are so happy for this acknowledgement of your hard work.
