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Rachael Mann        

Education Leader, CEO of EdFuture, Author of "The Martians in Your Classroom & "The Spaces You'll Go"

Rachael Mann is a national authority on career and technical education and champions forward-thinking in artificial intelligence and the changing landscape of work. Mann is a frequent keynote speaker at education and workforce development events, and she speaks and writes about disruptive technology, education, and careers. She is the author of the children’s books "The Things You’ll Grow" and "The Spaces You’ll Go", and coauthor of "The Martians in Your Classroom". Her most recent book, Pack Your Bags for an AI-Driven Future, will be released in 2024. She is passionate about all things related to education, technology, and science.

She believes in the importance of shaping the educational philosophies and spaces of today by looking toward the innovations of tomorrow. Mann holds an MA in educational leadership and has 14 years of classroom teaching experience in a range of subjects, including child development, science, technology, and culinary courses. Mann’s experience includes her work as the Network to Transform Teaching State Director, the Professional Learning Director of STEM, and the Arizona State Director for Educators Rising. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education and has served on a number of national boards that are dedicated to ensuring that kids are future ready. She lives in Hershey, PA and enjoys tennis, hiking, good eats, and traveling. From professional growth to motivational talks to workshops, Rachael loves to inspire audiences to think bigger and dream beyond. Connect with Mann on social media @RachaelEdu to learn more about her work.

Speech Topics

Pack Your Bags for Your AI Future!

Description: As we hurtle toward an AI-driven future, today's youth stand at the epicenter of this transformation. They are poised to inherit a realm where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a tool but a transformative force already changing the landscape of all industries. AI is a paradigm shift on par with the printing press, the assembly line, and the internet, and it's reshaping the future. From healthcare to finance, retail to manufacturing, AI already impacts the types of jobs available.

Given the transformative impact of AI, it's essential that we rethink our approach to career and technical education and prepare students for a future where AI is an integral part of daily life and work. AI will significantly determine the types of jobs available in the workforce, how we train people to do these jobs, and how we prepare students for their future. As these advances transform how, where, when, and even why we work, education must transform to keep up with the changes. Education institutions that are not rethinking what students need to be equipped for this future will be left behind. Join Rachael Mann for a journey through where we've been, where we are, and where we are going, and discover what to pack for the future and how to unpack these important topics. Pack your bags; the future is here!

Metatrends Driving Change and Redefining the Future

Description: The future of work is being created now, and we have to ensure that our students are ready for it and that they are ready to be the creators of future futures. Forecasters predict that waves of exponential technology advances will eclipse decades of breakthroughs in scale and impact over the next decade. Metatrends are the changes that drive change across all industries.

What are the Metatrends that will revolutionize the industries that we are equipping students to enter? Join Rachael Mann for a fast-paced keynote on how metatrends such as Artificial intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), digitized goods and services, demonetized tech, the smart economy, and more will continue to transform each career cluster, and what these changes mean for how we prepare young people for post-secondary success. Through a thoughtful narrative of where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going, participants will discover what to pack for the future. Pack your bags; the future is here!

Prepare for Impact!

As global events and technological advances continue to reshape the future, how do we prepare young people for the unknown? We live and work in a rapidly changing world, and it’s clear that much of what worked in education in the past won’t suffice in the future. In addition to making changes to technology, this newfound momentum to challenge conventional practices and ideas around education? With her keynote message, Rachael Mann will inspire, motivate, and recharge you so that you're ready to take on the challenges of the months ahead. She'll help you celebrate what's right in career and technical education while also agitating for change so we can continue progressing. 'Prepare for Impact!' is more than a theme; it's an invitation to explore the significant role of CTE educators who are not just teaching; they're catalysts, fostering innovation, encouraging idea-sharing, and preparing students to shape the world they will inherit.

Join us as we navigate education's past, present, and future, focusing on how we can better equip our students. It's time to gear up, ignite change, and breathe new life into the CTE experience. Prepare for Impact!

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