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2026 ACSA Women in School Leadership Forum
Thursday September 24, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Artificial intelligence can save time, improve communication, and support decision-making, but only when it is aligned to the needs, expectations, and policies of your organization. This hands-on workshop moves beyond theory and provides the opportunity to design and build a customized AI assistant using Gemini Gems.


Participants will learn how to create Gems that reflect district frameworks, reinforce responsible and ethical use, and support real tasks such as communication, lesson support, policy guidance, and operational workflows.


This interactive session is designed for educators ready to move from exploration to practical application. By the end of the session, participants will have a functional starting point for a Gemini Gem they can immediately use and refine in their own context.


Participants will leave with:
  1. A step-by-step process for designing and building a Gemini Gem aligned to district policies and instructional goals;
  2. working draft of a customized AI assistant to support their own workflow or team needs;
  3. Strategies for embedding guardrails that promote ethical use, protect data, and maintain academic integrity
  4. Practical examples of how Gems can support communication, instruction, and operational efficiency; and Ideas for scaling AI assistants across teams or departments while maintaining consistency and trust
Speakers
avatar for Sheryl Garman

Sheryl Garman

Director of Information Technology & Cybersecurity, Merced UHSD
Sheryl Garman serves as the Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity for Merced Union High School District, where she leads systemwide efforts to create secure, innovative, and future-ready learning environments. She guides district initiatives focused on artificial intelligence... Read More →
Thursday September 24, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
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