Michael Stone

Vice President

Public Education Foundation

Michael is a dynamic leader, keynote speaker, and advocate for innovative educational practices. After a decade as a high school math teacher and basketball coach, he spearheaded the development of Tennessee’s first Fab Lab in 2014 at STEM School Chattanooga. Since then, Michael has driven the expansion of groundbreaking educational initiatives in hundreds of public schools nationwide. A former Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the National Science Foundation in Washington, DC, Michael now serves as Vice President of Innovative Learning at the Public Education Foundation in Chattanooga, TN. In this role, he leads transformative programs, including the Volkswagen eLab network, bringing cutting-edge digital fabrication labs to public schools. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Michael has shared his insights on innovative leadership strategies and generative AI integration with audiences across 31 states and internationally in Portugal and Bhutan. Most recently, he has worked with executive teams at organizations like Chick-fil-A, the US Department of Energy, and Code Engine Studio to harness the potential of generative AI for greater impact and productivity.

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