Leadership in the Age of AI
10:00AM | Breakout Session 1 | Leadership Track
As AI reshapes education, strong leadership is critical to navigating new challenges and opportunities. In this workshop administrators will explore key areas such as information security, data privacy, and the evolving role of the educational technologist in AI-driven environments. The workshop will also address how AI is influencing hardware changes and what leaders need to know to ensure their schools are equipped for the future. Participants will gain the knowledge and strategies needed to lead confidently in this transformative age of AI.
Presenter: Gilbert Gonzalez
As the Director of the Office of Innovation at the New Jersey Department of Education, Gilbert E. Gonzalez is responsible for leading the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in STEM, computer science, and educational technology, as well as spearheading the agency’s work related to New Jersey’s artificial intelligence “moonshot” initiative. Previously, Mr. Gonzalez served as the Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Teaching and Learning Services, and the Director of the Office of Assessments at the New Jersey Department of Education. Prior to his state-level work, he served as Chief Information Officer for the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District, where he managed the district’s educational technology and data initiatives.
Mr. Gonzalez also teaches as an Adjunct Professor at the Rowan University Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research (CCER) and is pursuing a doctoral degree at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education, where he is studying how artificial intelligence is most effectively integrated into learning environment design.