Fall AI Café
FALL AI Café
FREE Professional Learning
September 29, 2025 • 4:15 pm – 7:30 pm
BGSU @ Levis Commons • 1655 N. Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH
Educators and administrators are invited to engage in collaborative brainstorming sessions focused on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education.
Attendees will rotate through a series of 30-minute, small-group discussions centered on key topics such as AI tools in the classroom, responsible AI usage, prompt engineering, using AI to Enhance Creative Thinking, and others.
Come share ideas, gain insights, and connect with fellow professionals as we explore the potential and challenges of integrating AI in education.
The following will be provided:
- Charcuterie Grazing Snack Board
- Sparkling Water Bar
- Continuing education credits (CEUs)
- Opportunities for networking
MEET YOUR BARTSIAS
Melissa Basinger, Putnam County ESC, Curriculum Coordinator
Paige Bergsma, Ottawa Hills Schools, Assistant Director of Technology
Diane Burtchin, Rossford Schools, Gifted Intervention Specialist
Allison Goedde, Bowling Green State University, Teaching Professor
Gary Herman, University of Findlay, Assistant Professor of Education & Putnam County ESC, Curriculum Coordinator
Sara Hoffman, Washington Local Schools, Technology Integration Specialist
Susan Jones, Putnam County ESC, Curriculum Coordinator
Dawn Mericle, Maumee Schools High School, English Teacher
Maria Pratt, Rossford Schools, Elementary STEM Teacher
BGSU's AI Collective is comprised of northwest Ohio K-12 teachers, administrators, higher education faculty, and business leaders.
If you are interested in joining the AI Collective please contact Jenna Pollock at jpolloc@bgsu.edu
Updated: 10/27/2025 10:29AM