Nic Starr: AI Bingo

In this episode of the "Learning Can't Wait" podcast, host Hayley Spira-Bauer reconnects with her former Teach for America colleague, Nick Starr, now an education customer success manager at Adobe. Starr shares her career journey, emphasizing the importance of risk-taking and adaptability as she moved from teaching and administration into educational technology. She discusses her transition into the corporate EdTech world, guided by mentorship and a strategic approach to career pivots. Starr highlights her personal project, an "AI Bingo" card—a year-long challenge to explore and master various AI tools and concepts, which she gamifies to make learning manageable and engaging. She reflects on the value of combining analog practices with digital innovation, her experiences building AI chatbots and podcasts, and the evolving landscape of AI in education. The conversation closes with Starr's advice to new teachers: to expect the unexpected with optimism, as the teaching journey is transformative for both educators and their students