Greg Bagby

Who is Greg Bagby?

Greg Bagby is an educational technology leader and AI consultant based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who helps educators turn emerging tools and big ideas into practical classroom impact. As a Trainer with EdTechTeacher, Greg designs and delivers engaging professional learning focused on AI in education, instructional technology integration, digital equity, and leadership—always grounded in what teachers can use right away.

Greg’s career spans 32+ years in education, including experience as a classroom educator, school leader, and district-level instructional technology leader (including serving as Coordinator of Instructional Technology for Hamilton County Schools). Across each role, his work has centered on building teacher capacity, strengthening systems, and keeping learning goals—not gadgets—at the center.

A frequent presenter and trusted coach, Greg is known for hands-on sessions that blend strategy, practical tools, and clear “next steps.” His leadership has been recognized nationally, including being named to

District Administration’s Top 100 Influencers in Education (2024), ASU+GSV AI Innovator, EdTech Magazine Top 30 K–12 IT Influencers (2020), and participation on the 2024 National EdTech Plan Technical Working Group.

Did you know that…

• Greg has spent three decades in education, supporting teachers, schools, and district teams through change.
• He’s been recognized nationally for edtech and AI leadership, including Top 100 Influencers in Education (2024).
• His training style is practical and upbeat—built to move from “idea” to “implementation” quickly.

Certifications / Credentials

• Ph.D. Candidate, Instructional Technology
• District Administration Top 100 Influencers in Education (2024)
• ASU+GSV AI Innovator
• EdTech Magazine Top 30 K–12 IT Influencers (2020)
• 2024 National EdTech Plan Technical Working Group

Ways That Greg Can Help!

Keynotes & workshops, such as:

• “AI Literacy for Every Educator: Practical, Safe, and Classroom-Ready”
• “Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI: Tools, Tasks, and Guardrails”
• “From Tools to Transformation: Instructional Tech That Sticks”
• “Closing the Digital Divide: Access, Use, and Design for Equity”

Leadership and consultation services, such as:

• School/district AI readiness and implementation planning
• Professional learning for teachers, leaders, and instructional coaches
• AI policies, guardrails, and classroom norms that support responsible use
• Coaching supports: look-fors, walkthrough tools, and implementation playbooks
• Edtech planning: evaluation, adoption, and sustainable rollouts