AI Leadership, Student Agency & Human-Centered Learning | Dr. Kim Glazer

In Season 11 Episode 18, Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with Dr. Kip Glazer, Silicon Valley principal and author of Ready to Lead with AI, to explore how school leaders can navigate rapid technological change while staying grounded in human-centered learning. Drawing from her unconventional journey into education and leadership, Dr. Glazer emphasizes that in an era of AI disruption, principals must model curiosity, innovation, and rigor. She highlights the importance of designing learning environments where students actively collaborate, teach one another, and apply knowledge through real-world experiences like CTE pathways and tech internships. The episode underscores that even in a tech-forward future, connection, purpose, and student agency remain at the heart of meaningful education.