Keynotes, workshops, and in-services
A speaker who makes AI in education clear, honest, and worth acting on.
Sean Riley brings a rare combination to the stage: a philosopher’s depth, a teacher’s instinct, and a school leader’s realism. Audiences leave with understanding and a next step, not alarm or hype.
Keynotes, faculty in-services, and board sessions
§ I · Why Sean
Trusted in the room by skeptics and enthusiasts alike.
Sean A. Riley, PhD, is a philosopher (a Baylor doctorate), a nationally recognized teacher (a PLATO K-12 Teaching Award, an NEH Summer Seminar he helped lead), a sitting school leader (Chief Strategy Officer at The Stony Brook School), and a builder who writes his own working AI tools. He speaks the language of learning science, philosophy, and technology with equal fluency, which is why both skeptical faculty and tech-forward administrators trust him in the room.
§ II · Signature talks
Four talks for your school.
Beyond Hype and Fear
A wise, grounded path for AI in schools, and why the middle road takes more courage than either extreme.
Formation in the Age of AI
What schools exist to do, and how to protect the formation of young people as the tools change.
From Policing to Possibility
Rethinking academic integrity when detection no longer works, and what to build instead.
The AI-Ready School
A strategic frame for leaders deciding where to start and what to do first.
Talks are rooted in a Christian vision of the person and the purpose of education. A signature option: “Nine Redemptive Principles for AI in Christian Schools.”
§ III · Formats
Four ways to bring Sean in.
Each is shaped to your audience and your school’s context.
Conference keynote
Faculty in-service or PD day
Parent and community evening
Board and leadership session
Who Sean speaks to
Christian schools and independent schools, state and regional associations, and education conferences across the United States.
What audiences say
From leaders and teachers.
“His session with our faculty was engaging, practical, and rooted in discernment. He is a trusted guide for schools seeking to navigate AI wisely.”Dr. Chip Houston · Assistant Head of School, North Cobb Christian School
“Dr. Riley led us with compassion and clarity, giving us space to acknowledge our fears while guiding us toward the possibilities AI can offer.”Joshua Webb · Associate Head of School, Grace Community School
“He helped us think about AI not just in terms of efficiency, but through the lens of human flourishing, discernment, and mission-aligned practice. Our team left challenged, encouraged, and equipped with practical next steps.”Lisa Wong · Trinity Christian Academy, Addison, TX
§ IV · Book Sean
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Share your date, audience, and the outcome you are hoping for, and we will tell you how Sean can help.
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