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From Doubt to Confidence: How these Virginia Teachers Learned to Trust AI in their Classroom
“AI Didn’t Replace Me — It Made Me a Better Teacher”
“I’m designing better, more inclusive lessons — not easier ones. My ELs are finally accessing grade-level content without sacrificing expectations.”
What Virginia Teachers Really Think About Using AI in the Classroom
There’s no better way to understand the impact of AI in classrooms than hearing from the educators who are using it daily — and we've got the proof.
“This has redefined what differentiated instruction can look like in a high-accountability classroom.”
- 30 Year Veteran Teacher
In this newsletter, we’re sharing raw, authentic reflections from Virginia teachers who completed our AI training. These educators paired ChatGPT with our strategic framework to create equitable, high-quality lessons that align with WIDA standards, target English Learners, and differentiate instruction — without compromising rigor.
And it worked. Better yet? They want to keep using it.
🗣️ “I now feel confident creating lessons that empower ALL students.”
“ChatGPT didn’t do the work for me — it helped me think through the work more intentionally.”
“From rewording complex questions to simplifying grammar without removing content, I maintained grade-level expectations while creating access points for ELs.”
“I now feel more confident in my ability to create lessons that empower all students — especially multilingual learners.”
🎯 “This helped me align instruction with WIDA levels — and still hit SOLs.”
“I used ChatGPT to build anchor charts with simplified vocabulary for WIDA Levels 1–2, and sentence frames for Levels 3–4.”
“I revised exit tickets using AI to scaffold writing and sequencing. Students practiced using academic language like ‘as a result’ and ‘consequently.’”
“The changes made my assessments more inclusive and equitable — without sacrificing rigor.”
📈 “My EL students are already showing growth and confidence.”
“I implemented WIDA scaffolds into assessments and notes. With ChatGPT, I created test questions that matched student needs.”
“My subject is data-driven — and now my lesson planning is too. I’m seeing early gains in scores and engagement from students who used to struggle most.”
🧑🏫 “I’m not ESOL certified, but this made lesson planning easier and more inclusive.”
“This is my first year working with ELs. The WIDA framework was overwhelming until I used ChatGPT with your training.”
“Just the fact that I didn’t have to write out all the differentiation manually saved me hours.”
“I now know how to adjust rigor, build access, and modify my plans without changing my goals.”
💡 “I stopped fearing AI — and started using it to teach better.”
“At first, I was skeptical. I thought AI might oversimplify or replace teacher expertise.”
“Now, I see it as a partner in planning. I’m still the expert — AI just helps me move faster, think deeper, and differentiate smarter.”
🚀 Ready to Empower Your Educators with AI?
If your teachers are looking for ways to save time, differentiate instruction, and improve outcomes without sacrificing rigor — you’re not alone.
Districts across Virginia are already using our proven AI framework to:
✅ Train teachers on safe, ethical, and effective ChatGPT use
✅ Build lesson plans aligned to VDOE + WIDA standards
✅ Reduce workload while improving student engagement
✅ Create custom GPTs for planning, grading, and communication
💡 Here’s What You Can Do Next:
🔹 Download Our Free SDBQ Tool
Get our anonymized student data analysis process — perfect for SOL remediation, planning for next year and any data processes for the upcoming school year.
🔹 Book Summer PD Before Spots Fill Up
We offer AI trainings for teachers, admins, and district teams — all customized to your goals and your state standards.
🔹 Explore Our Website
Check out our services, use case examples, and free AI resources built for Virginia classrooms.
🔹 Follow Us on LinkedIn
We post weekly success stories, tips, and thought leadership to keep you ahead of the curve.
👥 Work With AI Experts Who Are Still in Virginia Classrooms
Tyler Hunt and Cary Wright bring over 34 years of experience in Virginia public education — and we’re still serving schools today. That’s why our work isn’t theoretical. It’s real, practical, and tested in classrooms just like yours.
We know your challenges.
We know your standards.
And we know how to make AI work for your team — not the other way around.
📬 Have questions or want to bring this training to your school or division?
Contact us: [email protected] or [email protected]
Book a virtual meeting: https://calendar.app.google/y1rhz9Us2u6JqLWz8
📤 Or forward this to your district’s PD lead or instructional team. Let’s build the future of instruction, together.
