Next event / Free
Education Breakout
A working room for people exploring what responsible AI means for learning in Birmingham.
Your breakout leaders
Educators and builders who keep the conversation grounded.
They set the room, bring practical experience, and make space for the community to learn from one another.
Brian Connell
Founder, YAWP! Writing Program
Brian is the CEO of The Connell School of Writing and founder of the YAWP! Writing Program. A former English teacher and school administrator with 25 years in education, he helps teachers build confident writers and independent thinkers in an AI-shaped classroom.
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Trey Hoffman
Vice President of Product, QuantHub
Trey works at the intersection of product development, education, and AI-driven learning at QuantHub. A University of Alabama alumnus and longtime Birmingham technology leader, he helps build tools and curricula that strengthen AI and data literacy.
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Charlsie Wigley
Assistant Director of Instructional Technology, Jefferson County Schools
Charlsie leads instructional technology and data governance across Jefferson County Schools. With 15 years as a teacher, administrator, coach, and technology coordinator, she focuses on responsible AI, data privacy, and practical classroom adoption.
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Watch an Education breakout before you walk into the room.
Start with the Education group’s founding session and see how Birmingham educators are shaping the conversation together.
No experience required