Listen "Episode 7: Raising AI Innovators with Jonathan Shea"
Episode Synopsis
What happens when you hand kids the tools of tomorrow — and invite their parents to build right alongside them? In this episode, Nurturing the Next‑Gen Innovators: Jonathan Shea on Launching AI Kids Academy & Building True AI Literacy at Home, host Tim Roper sits down with Jonathan Shea, founder of AI Kids Academy, to explore how early, hands‑on exposure to artificial intelligence is reshaping the classroom, the living room, and the future workforce.Jonathan shares the spark that led him from traditional ed‑tech ventures to creating a global learning community that has already:Guided 500+ children through creative AI projectsTrained 100+ teachers to weave practical AI tools into everyday lessonsHelped families turn “screen time” into collaborative, curiosity‑driven discoveryTogether, Tim and Jonathan dive into:The biggest gaps in K‑12 tech education—and how to close themDesigning workshops that demystify machine learning for eight‑year‑olds (and their parents)Balancing innovation with ethics, safety, and healthy developmentWhy AI literacy will soon rank alongside reading and arithmetic—and what that means for educators, businesses, and policymakersWhether you’re a parent, teacher, or tech‑curious professional, this conversation offers actionable ideas for nurturing the problem‑solvers and creators the world will need next. Learn more at www.skool.com and follow the journey on Instagram @the_ai_kids_academy.
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