
Dr. Kecia Ray
Dr. Ray's career includes designing technology within the Frist Center for the Visual Arts and directing technology research through Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Science Outreach programs. As a district administrator for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, she led the award-winning design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional technology programs, including instructional design for online and blended learning environments, redesigning physical learning environments, redefining school libraries, and establishing the first virtual high school to award the diploma. She leads K20Connect and other passion projects supporting K20 education around the world.
Latest articles by Dr. Kecia Ray

Is Generative AI The Most-Wanted Cyberbully?
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Educators need to be aware of how generative AI is being used in cyberbullying

AI’s Big Deal: AI in the Classroom Continues to Evolve
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
The history of AI in the classroom, where it is now, and where it’s going

5 Summer Professional Development Ideas for Teachers
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Summer professional development opportunities can be done by the pool or while on vacation

5 Things School Leaders Should Do This Summer
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Summer provides a great opportunity for school leaders to get a jump on the next school year

Assessing Our Schools At Risk
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Increasing support for mental health in schools is necessary to help stem tide the of recent tragedies

Lady Luck: The Challenges of Women Moving Into Education Leadership
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Despite long making up more than half the education workforce, women have had a long struggle getting to the highest leadership positions

For The Love of Learning
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Instilling a love of learning in our students can pay many long-term dividends

Education Re-Solutions for 2023
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Synonyms for the word resolution could serve as guidance for solving education problems in the year ahead

What is Measured Learning Measuring?
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
If we’re going to improve education, we need to first improve how we measure learning

Fight or Flight: How to Respond to Educational Leadership Changes
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
School districts are changing educational leadership more quickly than ever, so it’s necessary to prepare for the inevitable

Addressing Fear of Accountability in Education
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
For many school leaders, the idea of accountability can bring about fear and/or anxiety

Restoring Hope and Optimism in Schools
By Dr. Kecia Ray last updated
Restoring hope and optimism in schools can start with simply creating positive vibes

Bringing Back Joy to the Classroom
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
How to get that joy, joy, joy back in our teaching

Innovation in Education
By Dr. Kecia Ray last updated
Sustaining a culture of innovation at your school or district involves more than just coming up with new ideas.

Crossing the Mastery Gap
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
To improve mastery, increasing the intentionality and continuity of certain best practices will undoubtedly impact overall student success

The Superintendent Shuffle
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Finding a qualified school superintendent is a major challenge for school districts, now more than ever

Transitioning from Remote to Virtual Schooling
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Assess your current virtual schooling program to make sure it offers the quality your students need to succeed

How Blended Learning Can Drive Education in the Year Ahead
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Looking back at blended learning research and what we learned in 2021 can guide educators in the year ahead

Are Your Parents Safe Enough For You?
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Engaging parents can help head off a problem before it occurs

Pick Your Education Path: Restoration or Transformation
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
Education can return to the way things have been done by restoring previous practices or it can be transformed and become something bigger and better

Balancing Responsibility for Student Data and Online Safety
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
School districts face enormous challenges in protecting student data -- and students themselves -- while also fending off hackers and attackers

How Refocusing CTE Programs Can Help Boost Students and Communities
By Dr. Kecia Ray published
CTE (career and technical education) provides opportunities for students to prepare for careers and support local economies

How to Show Appreciation for Teachers
By Dr. Kecia Ray last updated
Appreciation for teachers needs to be a priority during this challenging time
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