I often work in collaboration with AI, using it to sort ideas, request feedback, and clarify my thinking. As a neurodivergent writer and educator, I’ve found this to be a practical way to amplify my strengths rather than fight my process. That idea of amplification matters. Because while AI makes it easy to generate words, it also makes it easy to produce what I think of as empty calories : fluent language without substance. As large language models become part of everyday wo

Being real: school can feel like a burrito explosion—messy, confusing, sometimes even hostile. But education is still your sharpest defense against people who want you docile. Frederick Douglass said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” That’s the survival skill. AI won’t replace your brain, but if you use it wisely, it can help you learn faster, think sharper, and protect your freedom of thought.

AI won’t know your kids—but it can help you prep smarter, adapt lessons, and even brainstorm feedback when your brain is fried. The trick is steering with better questions. This post explores how teachers can use AI as a copilot—saving time, sparking ideas, and modeling responsible use for students. Don’t panic. AI isn’t replacing you—it’s waiting for your instructions.

AI isn’t magic—it’s a tool, like a car, and it only goes where you steer it. The real secret isn’t in faster answers, it’s in asking better questions. From dinner ideas to lesson plans, the sharper your question, the sharper the result. We may be in the democratized age of AI, but access isn’t the same as power. Don’t panic—practice curiosity, clarity, and courage in your questions, and remember: you’re the human.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how I use AI to process ideas, plan next steps, and bring clarity to creative projects that matter....