Shannon Terry

Dr. Shannon Terry is a visionary leader and pioneer in the field of AI-driven education. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to driving positive change, she established The Learning AI-gency (TLAI), a global collective of leaders, designers and strategists dedicated to transforming education through the strategic integration of artificial intelligence. In parallel, Shannon also serves as the Vice President of National Strategic Accounts for SAFARI Montage partnering with states and districts to build state-of-the-art curriculum ecosystems that advance effective teaching and learning for optimal outcomes.

As Founder and Chief Ideator at The Learning AI Agency, Shannon brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the forefront of AI in education. With 30+ years in the education sector leading complex national, state and district level strategic initiatives, she has developed a deep understanding of urban, suburban and rural school systems. Always at the forefront of innovative and transformational educational efforts, Shannon continuously seeks out ways to influence the larger political, social, and cultural context for students.

As a thought leader in the field of educational technology and professional learning, Shannon actively participates in both international and national cohorts that aim to advance the integration of professional learning and technology in education. Her involvement encompasses diverse roles and recognitions. Dr. Terry is currently serving a three-year term as a member of the Board of Directors with the Human Intelligence Movement, a non-profit raising awareness about building career readiness for an AI-driven world after having completed the EdSAFE AI Alliance Education Leader Fellowship, an organization leading work in AI education policy through the SAFE framework.

As a recipient of a Flora Hewlett Packard Foundation grant, Shannon engaged in impactful work as a member of the Deeper Learning Leadership Forum (DLLF), a cohort-based leadership experience employing equity-centered design thinking to address diverse challenges in school systems. Dr. Terry was the proud recipient of the Learning Forward Patsy Hochman Scholarship where she graduated from the prestigious Learning Forward Academy. She has been recognized by the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) as the District Administrator of the Year (2020). Her teams in Arlington ISD and Dallas ISD also received the Learning Forward Outstanding Professional Learning Award for Team Excellence for the state of Texas in 2018 and 2020 respectively.

Shannon married her high school sweetheart. She and her husband have two (2) adult children, and (drumroll) their first grandbaby! Their daughter is a NICU nurse and nurse practitioner working part-time at a hospital NICU and part-time in private practice. Their son graduated with a degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech University and has established a cow-calf operation, JCAT Cattle Co., in Rush Springs OK. As a family, they enjoy traveling, lake life, and ranch adventures together. If you want to get Shannon talking, ask her about scuba diving or how her insatiable curiosity has turned her into quite the content curator!