About Us
About
Cultivating Future-Ready Learners Through AI Innovation and Educational Empowerment
At AIK12Incubator, we believe the future belongs to learners who can think critically, create fearlessly, and use technology to shape a better world. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to prepare K–12 students and educators to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence.
Our Story
Founded by two passionate media and education strategists—Danielle Ricks and Sonya Coleman, AIK12Incubator emerged from a shared vision: to close the digital opportunity gap for underserved and underrepresented communities. With decades of experience across education, media, communications, and tech training, we saw the urgent need to create safe, creative, and culturally responsive spaces where students and educators can explore AI together.
We’re not just teaching tools. We’re teaching transformation.
Our Vision
To empower every learner and every teacher across the country with the skills, confidence, and curiosity to use AI ethically, responsibly, and creatively.
We envision a world where every student, regardless of zip code or background, is ready to lead, not just follow, in the AI-driven future.
What We Believe
- Access matters. All students deserve high-quality, future-forward learning experiences.
- Representation matters. Our programs celebrate culture, creativity, and community.
- Educators are changemakers. With the right tools and support, teachers can unlock powerful new pathways for learning.
- AI should be empowering, not intimidating. We make complex tech feel approachable and exciting.
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Where Innovation Meets Education—And the Future is Already Here
What if the next great AI inventor, coder, or ethical tech leader is sitting in a 6th grade classroom right now—just waiting for someone to show them what's possible?
At AIK12Incubator, we don’t just prepare students for the future. We prepare them to lead it.
We are a bold, culturally responsive education company on a mission to make artificial intelligence understandable, accessible, and empowering for K–12 students and educators—especially those who have been historically left out of the innovation economy.
Our programs don’t require prior tech experience. What they do require? Curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to building a better world.
Why AI Education Matters—Now More Than Ever
Artificial intelligence isn’t the future—it’s the present. From search engines and smart assistants to healthcare, hiring, and homework apps, AI is already shaping how we live, learn, and work.
For school districts, administrators, educators, and students, this moment presents a critical opportunity—and a serious responsibility.
For School Districts & Administrators
AI is rapidly transforming the job market, education tools, and the way students learn. Districts that integrate AI education today are setting their students up for long-term economic mobility and digital citizenship tomorrow.
Yet many schools, especially in underserved communities, lack the resources, training, and culturally relevant curriculum to bring this future into their classrooms. That’s where we come in.
For Educators
Teachers are the bridge between today’s classrooms and tomorrow’s innovators—but most weren’t trained to teach or even understand AI.
We provide non-intimidating, culturally aware, hands-on support to help educators confidently bring AI into the curriculum, regardless of their tech background.
For Students
Today’s students won’t just use AI—they’ll build it, question it, and live with its consequences.
What We Offer
At AIK12Incubator, we provide dynamic, age-appropriate, and equity-driven AI education programs designed to serve the entire school ecosystem—from students and teachers to school leaders and district decision-makers.
For Educators
Empowerment Through Training & Tools
We equip teachers with the confidence and skills to integrate AI into their classrooms through:
- Professional Development Workshops
- AI in Education 101 Courses
- Curriculum Integration Guides & Lesson Plans
- Live and On-Demand Webinars
- Certification Pathways
Our trainings are built for educators who weren’t “born digital” but are ready to grow with guidance that’s culturally relevant, hands-on, and easy to implement.
For Students
AI Literacy That Inspires and Engages
Our signature youth program, the AI Explorers – After School AI Academy, introduces middle and high school students (Grades 6–12) to the world of AI through:
- 10-Week Hybrid Courses
- Project-Based Learning (Coding, Art, Storytelling, Ethics)
- Real-World Challenges & Guest Mentors
- Showcase Events and Digital Portfolios
Students leave our programs not just understanding AI—but ready to use it creatively and responsibly.
For Administrators & Schools
Strategic Support for Future-Ready Schools
We partner with schools, districts, and libraries to make AI integration seamless and sustainable through:
- Custom Program Implementation (In-School, After School, or Summer)
- District-Wide Teacher Training & Capacity Building
- AI Curriculum Licensing & Coaching
- Equity-Focused Consulting on AI Readiness
We work hand-in-hand with school leaders to design a roadmap that reflects your goals, your culture, and your community.