p.S. It's more than talking to a chatbot
Is Your School Teaching the
AI Skills Today's Graduates Need to Succeed?
Most people think AI education is about coding or using a chatbot, but it’s so much more. Today’s students need the skills to make good decisions when using AI as it becomes more integrated into everything we use.
The rise of AI tools has made traditional assessments increasingly difficult to rely on for measuring genuine learning. This shift presents an opportunity for educators to rethink how we design assignments and learning experiences, focusing on fostering ethical AI use, creativity, and critical thinking. By equipping students with these skills, educators can ensure AI becomes a tool for growth, not a shortcut.
Add To This: Assessment Has Become a Nightmare for Educators
Introducing a New Workshop Experience for SCHOOLS AND COMPANIES
The program empowers high school students to thrive in an AI-driven world by focusing on essential human skills through the WISE framework: Wellbeing, Integrity, Skills, and Empathy.
Through workshops on self-awareness, ethics, AI literacy, portfolio creation, and public speaking, students gain the tools to confidently navigate a rapidly changing landscape. They’ll learn how to make ethical decisions, showcase their strengths, and build professional networks, preparing them to excel in interviews, presentations, and future careers.
making wise decisions
AI Skills for College and Career Success
This workshop addresses a common challenge: the fear of getting it wrong. Many students avoid productive struggle, but it’s through this process that growth happens. By learning how to work alongside AI, they will gain the confidence to take risks, embrace challenges, and see AI not as a shortcut but as a tool for exploration.
Self Awareness: Discover Your Human Advantage in the AI Era
Demystifying AI. Skills for a Changing World
Show, Don’t Tell: Creating your Standout Portfolio
Public Speaking to Captivate Audiences and Unlock Opportunities
I've had the great opportunity of working with Designing Schools to build my LinkedIn account as a sophomore in high school. She was able to help me envision who I am, what I’m about, and to appropriately showcase my work on LinkedIn. Sabba is an expert in providing an organized structure (she calls it Design Thinking) that guides you toward transforming your resume into an online portfolio that allows you to present yourself to future employers, coworkers, and collaborators. She helped me to hone my voice and now thanks to her, I have the ability to demonstrate my skills more confidently and and promote my business and volunteer efforts more effectively.
EME WILLIAMS | THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL
how do i bring this experience to my campus?
Option 1: Train the Trainer
We provide your team with the guidance, facilitation tools and strategies to lead these workshops, and integrate this into their classes. Plus we're just a message away, offering 1:1 support as you prepare to launch.
Option 2: Partner with Us to Facilitate
Our team works hands-on with your students and educators, delivering the workshops while fostering engagement and ensuring lasting impact in your classrooms.
What YOU WIll walk away with
For Students
Reduced Cheating Concerns.
For Schools
Empower Teachers with AI Confidence
A Portfolio That Demonstrates Their Skills
When They Should and Shouldn't Use AI
Design AI-Resistant Assessments
Bring Back the Joy of Learning
Confidence to Communicate Ideas
A Clear Path for Using AI in Their Future
For Companies
Ethical and Adaptable Employees
Reduced Hiring Gaps
A Workforce Trained in AI Collaboration
Employees Skilled in Problem-Solving
This experience not only taught me how to network effectively and build a professional online presence, but it opened my eyes to the value of the title ‘Student.’ As a high schooler living in a rapidly advancing technological world, I believe it is essential for my education to stay ahead of the curve. I now realize that everyday activities like attending a club meeting or volunteering at a community event are chances to connect with new people and build my network. The skills I have learned in this course will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to me in my future endeavors, and I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to take it.
JORDAN CHAVER | MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Help your students navigate the challenges of tomorrow with resilience, confidence, and self-awareness.
Every child should have the opportunity to design their future.
Creating a portfolio early on was invaluable in developing professional experiences. The first thing most people do is look you up on LinkedIn to see who you are and what you care about so a solid online presence is crucial to success in any field. I am very grateful for getting a head start and believe anyone can position themselves for the role they want.
alumni | SAFWAAN KHAN
PRODUCT MANAGER | MARVEL SNAP
I'm Dr. Sabba Quidwai
The recession hit hard and like many others, I faced job loss and uncertainty. It was scary and confusing because despite doing what I was “supposed to” by achieving Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, I still found myself struggling.
Then in 2012, I read “Linchpin” by Seth Godin, and it changed how I approached my career. I began sharing my skills, my strengths, and passions through a portfolio, which allows me to create an aligned professional network.
My portfolio and speaking confidence turned my situation around. I transitioned from facing layoffs to being recruited by the University of Southern California and Apple, where I became an Education Leadership Executive. And ultimately, starting my own business.
When I graduated again in 2020 (during another world crisis), I was prepared for a changing work environment. I was leading with a new vision for what was possible and transforming my research into tangible outcomes that laid the foundation for this company.
Today’s youth can’t afford to wait as the world evolves rapidly around this. This program sets them up for success by knowing how to be strategic about what’s next and creating a plan so they’re not left behind.
Today students are stepping into jobs where AI will play a central role. But while companies are demanding ethical decision-making, adaptability, and integrity, schools and colleges are not preparing young people with these essential skills.
It’s not enough to learn how to use AI. Students need to show what they can do with it. By creating project-based portfolios, they can demonstrate their skills in ethical decision-making, problem-solving, and AI-powered innovation. These portfolios go beyond school, they’re tools for building a professional network on platforms like LinkedIn, helping students stand out in college applications and the workforce.
I'm Sophie Theodorou
Sophie Theodorou is a former middle school teacher from Winnipeg, Canada, with a background in math and science. Passionate about STEM and AI, Sophie began sharing her expertise online in the summer of 2023, quickly growing a following as teach2ai, where she educates teachers on AI’s transformative role in education and how to integrate it while amplifying human skills. After transitioning out of the classroom in 2024, Sophie now advises EdTech AI startups, volunteers in AI advocacy and safety, and leads workshops on AI in education.
Empowering young people to go from classrooms to creators making an impact