Mike Yates

Mike Yates is a Senior Designer at the Reinvention Lab at Teach for America, with a passion for leveraging AI to enhance learning experiences and advance educational equity. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sociology/ Communication Studies from Texas State University and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University.

In his role, Mike leads AI initiatives, conducts hackathons, designs workshops, and trains staff on innovative AI applications to optimize their work. He is dedicated to reimagining teaching and learning practices to shape a progressive future for education.

With extensive experience in educational organizations like The Reinvention Lab at Teach for America and Schoolish, as well as a background in teaching roles, Mike brings a unique perspective to his design and strategy work. His commitment to driving positive change in education underscores his professional journey and accomplishments.

Feel free to connect with Mike to collaborate on creating impactful educational solutions and shaping the future of learning.

Keywords: Senior Designer, Reinvention Lab, Teach for America, AI, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Innovation, Equity, Teaching, Learning, Hackathons, Workshops, Training