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Martin County recognizes inaugural AI teacher leaders as district expands classroom use of artificial intelligence

5786090 · September 17, 2025
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The Martin County School Board recognized 41 teachers named as the district27s first AI teacher leaders and heard a progress report on platform use, data privacy safeguards and next steps to expand student access.

The Martin County School Board on Sept. 16 recognized the district27s inaugural cohort of AI teacher leaders and received a progress report on the program that trained teachers to use artificial intelligence tools in classroom instruction.

Heather Platt, director of professional learning, said the district launched the AI teacher leaders program last school year to "build internal capacity." Patrick Cermino, a digital learning specialist, told the board the program sought teachers "who were ready to move forward," and that 41 teacher leaders across elementary, middle and high schools volunteered for deeper training.

The presenters described a limited, curated set of district-approved platforms. Cermino said the district currently…

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