1. AI at CPS /
  2. CPS AI Library /
  3. Instructional GenAI Playbook

Contributors and Authorship

As with any new student-facing technology, the introduction of GenAI tools invites educators to consider how GenAI can further the underlying goals of their activities and assignments instead of impeding them. In light of this, the steadily increasing demand for Generative AI skills in the workforce, and our commitment to preparing students for a rapidly changing world, the Instructional Practice AI Operating Committee was created to provide relevant guidance and initiatives for educators and instructional staff across the District.

Lead Author

Anya Bardach | AI Program Specialist, ITS

Contributors

Instructional Practice AI Operating Committee

Chairs: Alexander Fishman, Kara Thorstenson

Name Title Office/Department
Alexander Fishman DL Dgn & Instr GenAI Integ Mgr Curriculum, Instruction, and Digital Learning
Ayana Davies Generative AI Specialist Curriculum, Instruction, and Digital Learning
Brianna Brown EL Instructional Dev Spec Ofc Multicultural/Lingual CW
Catherine Plocher Instructional Support Leader Network 6
Cesar Torruella ED, Arts Education Arts
Charlotte Cager Apple Device Mgmt Team Lead Information and Technology Services
Colum Dillon Math Content Specialist STEM Programs
Corey Morrison ED, STEM STEM Programs
Giovanni Benincasa User Experience Specialist Pre K-12 Curriculum
Helena Swanson-Nystrom ED, CIDL Pre K-12 Curriculum
Jane Fleming Director, Literacy Literacy
Janet Kamiri-Ong Health Education Content Spec Health and Physical Education
Jennifer Brooks Professional Learning Spec Chief Equity Office
Jennifer Chin Instruct Core Prof Learning Spec Professional Learning
Jennifer Keating IT Training Specialist ITS Training
Joseph Olsen Data Quality Mgmt Team Lead Early College and Career
Juman Kekhia Manager, IB Program Support Students with Disabilities
Kara Thorstenson Dir, Digital Learning & Libraries Curriculum, Instruction, and Digital Learning
Kristan Beck Director, Computer Science STEM Programs
Laura Zaniolo Instructional Support Leader Network 6
Lissette Rua Instructional Support Leader Network 6
M Ari Frede School CIWP Specialist Network Support
Maram Sweis Director, Advanced Learning Advanced Learning
Mark Sidarous Regular Teacher Lindblom Math and Science Academy
Michelle Rabkin Director, Science STEM Programs
Priscilla Herrada Manager, Literacy Literacy
Sabrina Chen Inclusive Responsive Educ Mgr Student Voice and Engagement
Scott Topel Instructional Support Leader Network 6
Sunil Williams Frontend Engineer Curriculum, Instruction, and Digital Learning
Timothy Jackson Social & Emotional Lrng Spec CW Social and Emotional Learning
Vivian Redwood Instructional Support Leader Network 9
Whitney Carson EL Instructional Dev Spec Multicultural/Lingual Education
Yvette Vazquez Instructional Support Leader Network 15