
Rachel Clingman
CTE Program Manager · Cleveland Metropolitan School District
A Career and Technical Education Program Manager for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Blending a professional background in design with educational leadership, she utilizes Design Thinking frameworks to drive strategic decisions and support human-centered teacher up-skilling. Currently an Ed.D. candidate in the Interprofessional Leadership program at Kent State University, her work and research focuses on the convergence of identity and leadership in the age of AI.
Speaking At
From Burnout to Blueprint: Turning Teaching Pains into AI Gains
Tuesday, July 21 · 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM · Easton B
This workshop moves beyond the app of the month approach. Using a human-centered Design Thinking framework, participants will map their own Teacher User Journey to pinpoint their most significant time sucks. We will then prototype a solution by matching those pain points with vetted, education-safe AI tools tailored to their specific ecosystem—whether they are a Google Workspace or Microsoft/Schoology district. Teachers will leave with a personalized, AI-enhanced tech stack designed to reclaim their energy for what matters most: hands-on student coaching.
Shoemaker Institute | New CTE Teacher | 2026 Cohort (Invite Only)
Wednesday, July 22 · 10:40 AM – 11:30 AM · Juniper A-B
Teaching Strategies 101