This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a teacher extern at GuardRailz AI, a company that is breaking new ground in educational technology. As an educator, I am always looking for innovative ways to bring technology into the classroom. During my time at GuardRailz AI, I was deeply involved in working through bugs in their platform, which is currently in beta. This hands-on experience gave me a front-row seat to the intricacies of AI on the back end—knowledge that I am excited to bring back to my students.

Working with the team at GuardRailz AI, I gained invaluable insights into the mechanics of artificial intelligence. Understanding how AI algorithms function, how data is processed, and how to troubleshoot issues are skills I believe will be incredibly beneficial in the classroom. With this deeper knowledge of AI, I feel more confident guiding my students through the complexities of this rapidly evolving technology.

I wholeheartedly believe that there is no future where AI can be kept out of classrooms. Instead of resisting this change, I see it as an opportunity to prepare my students for a world where AI will play an integral role. This year, I am thrilled to introduce GuardRailz AI’s platform to my classroom and build a comprehensive unit around AI. My goal is to provide my students with both the theoretical understanding and practical experience they need to navigate an AI-driven world confidently. By integrating AI into my teaching, I hope to inspire the next generation of learners to be not just consumers of technology, but also creators and innovators.