donnie piercey ⚾

2021 kentucky teacher of the year; still teaching and loving it; i wrote a fun book about ai; i went to antarctica once and saw some penguins.

[Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher]

@mrpiercEy Listen to the show here https://t.co/ZL6KFhSUoJ

[Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher]

Hey @mrpiercEy is sharing Vibe Coding! 🎙️ Vibe Coding for Teachers: No Coding Skills Needed
Hear how 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the year picks a problem that makes his day easier and proceeds to code it. One hour of setup saves him countl... #teachertwitter https://t.co/lkN7oWwJ5p

[donnie piercey ⚾ @mrpiercEy]

@gerryswan2 @MattKresslein @jeffsebulsky @martypark @jodysrose @davidcouch @CLDeRossett @benmaynard31 @lraganas @DrJacksonCS silly Leon

[donnie piercey ⚾ @mrpiercEy]

@NicholasFerroni "as far back as i can remember, i always wanted to be a teacher'

[Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher]

🎥 Just shared on YouTube 👉 What if you could describe exactly what you want and AI would write the code? That's vibe coding—and it's transforming how educators create classroom tools instantly.

In this episode, Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) explores three game-changing topics with special guests:
👉 Donnie Piercey (2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, @mrpiercey) breaks down vibe coding: how to use it for printable task lists, newsletter translations, and classroom games that boost engagement.
👉 Agentic AI isn't science fiction—it's here NOW. Vicki & producer John Davis reveal how Vicki uses 18+ custom AI skills in Claude Cowork for email triage, meal planning, and podcast production. The critical insight: AI is eliminating entry-level jobs, so schools must teach professional language earlier (just like calculators moved math down grade levels).
🧠 Rachelle Dené Poth (EdTech consultant, author, Spanish/STEAM teacher, @Rdene915) tackles the urgent reality: ransomware attacks tripling in schools, phishing scams, password safety, and why digital discernment is now a survival skill.
Key Takeaways:

Vibe coding saves hours: describe your need, let AI build it
Agentic AI is redefining entry-level work—curriculum must evolve
Cybersecurity isn't IT's job alone—it's a literacy skill
Schools must teach: file management, professional vocabulary, computational thinking
"AI is an amplifier or a diminisher"—the choice is ours

📍 Full show notes & links: https://t.co/dK755p4VjP

🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app: Search "Cool Cat Teacher Talk"
Subscribe for fresh episodes every week. Join educators, innovators, and changemakers who are rethinking what's possible in K-12.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:35 Show Intro
02:45 Segment 1: Donnie Piercey on Vibe Coding
18:42 Vicki's Bridge: From Vibe Coding to Agentic AI
19:22 Vicki & John — What Is Agentic AI?
27:54 The Entry-Level Job Crisis
35:14 Segment 3: Rachelle Dené Poth — AI Literacy & Cybersecurity
49:26 Segment 4: What Schools Need to Teach Now
55:35 Big Question: Role of the Human
57:13 Closing

VibeCoding #AgenticAI #EdTech #K12Education #TeacherLife #TeacherTube #EducationPodcast #AILiteracy #CybersecurityAwareness #TeacherProductivity #DigitalCitizenship #Edchat #TeacherResources #CoolCatTeacher #LearningInnovation https://t.co/8w1geIQBTf

[Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher]

🎙️Vibe Coding, Agentic AI, and What Schools Must Teach Now https://t.co/WjHnUsdUb4 New @coolcatteacher Talk w/ @mrpiercey & @Rdene915

[donnie piercey ⚾ @mrpiercEy]

Hey teachers! Happy Saturday! i'll be running a virtual "jam session" with @Edutopia for the next week. Questions, ideas, and some good classroom discussions will start to be dropped tomorrow on this link --> https://t.co/ot9nsRWFjn - I hope you can join us!

[donnie piercey ⚾ @mrpiercEy]

@thescottbarber 108

[donnie piercey ⚾ @mrpiercEy]

USA! USA!

[Nicholas Provenzano @thenerdyteacher]

@mrpiercEy chatting it up in the ballroom about awesome resources including @GetSchoolAI! Great session at @fetc. #withSchoolAI #FETC26

[SchoolAI @GetSchoolAI]

Our booth #3025 at @fetc isn't hard to find. Just look for the thing that definitely doesn't belong inside a convention center 🤫.

Hear + speak to @AlanaWinnick and her students about how they’re using SchoolAI in their classrooms (Monday, 1/12 @ 11:30am)

@HollyClarkEdu is joining Alana Winnick and Amiya Harish for a panel on 'Why students should be using AI, and yes, even elementary' (Tuesday, 1/13 @ 2:00pm)

With more amazing booth sessions from Shelly Veron, @mrshowell24 , @TechWarriorKES, @mrpiercEy, @ZajacSLP, @jlubinsky, @AdobeForEdu, Dr. Joseph Lee, @thenerdyteacher, Lake Highland Preparatory School, Heather Van Looy, and Dee Lanier.

Don't miss class outside our booth!

Empowering Classrooms with AI: Strategies for Critical Thinking with Heather Van Looy + Kevin Morrill on Monday 1/12 @ 2:00pm (W224H)

Access & Inclusion for All with SchoolAI with Kim Zajac + Nicholas Provenzano
on Tuesday, 1/13 @ 10:30am (W224B)

From Pushback to Partnership: Coaching that Inspires with Stephanie Howell on Tuesday, 1/13 @ 12:30pm (W314A)

Come pin trade, snag some swag, and check out what we parked at our booth #3025. (Yes, really!)

[Jennifer Womble →#FETC Jan. 26-29, 2027 @JenWomble]

Starting the new year with a focus on celebrating educators who are at the heart of everything we do in #Edtech!

Excited to host the @fetc
CLASSROOM LEADER TRACK
FEATURED SPEAKER
DONNIE PIERCEY
2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Ashland Elementary School
@mrpiercEy 💥

Learn from expert practitioners impacting the future of education at #FETC! #gamechanger

[Jennifer Womble →#FETC Jan. 26-29, 2027 @JenWomble]

Happy New Year 🎉 Counting down the Final 10 days to FETC - Future of Education Technology Conference by spotlighting the Classroom Leaders Track and four educators leading #edtech innovation where it matters most—the classroom: Vicki Davis, Tim Needles, Donnie Piercey, and Amy Storer.
From STEAM and joyful, student-centered learning to purposeful tech integration and instructional coaching, these voices bring practical strategies educators can use right away. Join us at #FETC to learn directly from classroom leaders shaping the future of teaching and learning. #gamechangers #HNY2026

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

💎 70 Gems! https://t.co/pgzKoaGIFF

There's now a total of 70 Gemini Gems on my EduGems site covering:
💡 Curriculum & Lesson Design
📖 Literacy & Language
🧒 Student Activities
💯 Assessment
🔑 Support
💼 Professional Tasks

#edtech #GoogleEDU @GoogleForEdu @GeminiApp

[donnie piercey ⚾ @mrpiercEy]

@Kentucky_WX

[Scorigami @NFL_Scorigami]

JAX 29 - HOU 36
Final

That's Scorigami!! It's the 1094th unique final score in NFL History.

[DA magazine @DA_magazine]

#Edtech empowerment: Putting students—not technology—at the center of innovation https://t.co/ONV1m7k9RV @fetc @mrpiercEy

[donnie piercey ⚾ @mrpiercEy]

this is a very serious list. here's my definitive teacher ranking of the best days that halloween could fall on:

1. saturday
2. friday
3. sunday
4. thursday
5. wednesday
6. monday
7. tuesday

[donnie piercey ⚾ @mrpiercEy]

@bcrosby yeah but its 4 billion degrees in July

[donnie piercey ⚾ @mrpiercEy]

just jumping in to say that Halloween should always be on Friday