Tom Colabufo: Harnessing AI to Transform Teaching & Learning - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast S6E44

In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros sits down with Superintendent Thomas J. Colabufo of Central Square Central School District, a longtime educator and leader with more than 20 years of experience. Colabufo, who began his career as a social studies teacher and later served as a principal before becoming superintendent, shares how a curriculum-first approach combined with AI tools like 4EDU is transforming teaching and learning.

He discusses how AI can help personalize instruction, streamline grading and planning, and speed up feedback while keeping teachers at the center of the learning process. Drawing on his background in educational leadership and his hands-on experience in classrooms, Colabufo also offers practical leadership advice for balancing technology with strong curriculum design. This conversation provides educators with a clear and responsible roadmap for using AI to deepen learning without replacing the essential human connection between teachers and students.

 

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