AI Education Strategist & Speaker
Mark Henderson is the Director of AI Strategy & Services at the Missouri School Boards' Association and a national speaker and consultant on AI in education. A former high school English teacher, he has delivered more than 100 AI presentations across 12 states for audiences from kindergarten through college. His keynotes and workshops give educators and school leaders practical, plain-English answers about AI without jargon or hype. Henderson has been featured at COSSBA National Conferences, the Kansas City PBS K-12 Technology Conference, the Illinois Education Joint Annual Conference, Quality Matters, and the Hancock Place AI Summit. Based in Columbia, Missouri, he presents in person or virtually.
An examination of AI's real challenges and opportunities to help schools make considered rather than reactive decisions.
An exploration of why teens turn to AI chatbots, the associated risks and red flags, and ways adults can respond.
A practical look at why AI detectors fall short and how assignment redesign can support academic honesty.
A grade-level-aware session on responsible AI use and honest work for students.
A plain-English introduction to what AI is, how it works, and how to use it without jargon or panic.
A planning session on the key areas and questions leadership teams should consider when developing an AI strategy.
Professional development covering prompting, tool choice, data protection, and staff guidelines.
Practical professional development on teaching in the age of AI for K-12 and higher education faculty.
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