Rachelle Dené Poth

Rachelle Dené Poth

Rachelle Dené Poth is an educator, attorney, author, and grant coach with a track record of building sustainable systems for learning and leadership. After 20+ years teaching Spanish and leading innovation in schools, she earned her JD while teaching full-time, a decision that sharpened her ability to think critically about policy, data privacy, and ethical practice. She holds a master’s degree and doctorate in Instructional Technology from Duquesne University and has authored 10 books on education and technology.

Currently, Rachelle serves as a grant coach with ISTE and ASCD, supporting 12 schools nationwide on AI policy, digital citizenship, and digital wellness. Her approach centers on sustainable educator workflows, student voice in decision-making, and bringing humanity to educational technology. A lifelong learner and passionate advocate for educators who choose to never stop growing, Rachelle’s work reflects her conviction that the best teachers lead by learning alongside their communities.

What does digital literacy actually mean when AI changes the definition daily? Bill Bass, Innovation Coordinator for Parkway School District and former ISTE president, joins Brett and Rebecca to tackle the impossible divide schools face: parents demanding AI-free learning spaces while students will inevitably encounter these tools in the real world. This episode explores: With […]