Talking Technology with ATLIS Podcast

Securing Independent Schools Against Deepfake Deception and AI Companions with Evan Harris

May 19, 2026

Evan Harris of Pathos Consulting Group addresses the escalating risks of AI-generated deepfakes and companions within school communities.

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Centering Pedagogy through Agile Systems and Collaborative AI Leadership

Jamie Sullivan, TLIS, joins the podcast to share her veteran perspective on shifting from rigid software platforms to agile, user-centric systems.

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The Evolving Intersection of School Safety and Technology Leadership with Matt Varley and Marshall Singer

Ruvna's Marshall Singer and Orah's Matt Varley join the show to discuss the evolving intersection of school safety and technical leadership.

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Human-First Protocols and Building Diverse Tech Teams with Dr. Akbar Herndon

Dr. Akbar Herndon, CTO of Grace Church School and a founder of the NEET conference, discusses his unique journey from professional jazz violinist to technology leader.

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Purposeful AI Agents with Microsoft Education’s Dr. Geri Gillespy

Dr. Geri Gillespy joins the podcast to discuss the transition from AI consumption to purposeful production. She shares her "three-legged stool" framework for change management and explores the emerging role of AI agents in independent schools.

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Securing Independent Schools Against Deepfake Deception and AI Companions with Evan Harris

Evan Harris of Pathos Consulting Group addresses the escalating risks of AI-generated deepfakes and companions within school communities.

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A Shifting State of Pay

ATLIS’s annual benchmarking report reveals insights into evolving independent school technology roles

Mar 25, 2025

To help technology leaders understand where they fit in the broad and ever-evolving independent school landscape, it remains essential that tech leaders have what they need to start the necessary conversations surrounding compensation and growth.

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2026 State of Independent School Safety Report

ATLIS and Orah surveyed 85 U.S. independent school leaders on safety and the data has a clear message for tech leaders. Only 41% of schools include IT in safety decisions.