About Us
Meet Dr. Kristen Riggs
Educational Technology Expert | AI in Education Researcher | Teacher Advocate
Dr. Kristen Riggs brings a decade of experience in classroom teaching, curriculum design, and professional development with a specialty in helping schools make sense of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
As the founder of Innovative EdTech Consulting, Dr. Riggs draws directly from her doctoral research, which explored how high school teachers perceive AI in education and what factors influence their willingness and ability to adopt it in meaningful ways. Her work uncovered a critical gap: while teachers often express curiosity or interest in AI tools, their confidence and implementations are limited by generic, one-size-fits-all training and a lack of practical guidance rooted in their subject matter.
Dr. Riggs' research focused on self-efficacy theory and the social-cognitive dynamics that impact teacher motivation. Her experience includes presenting her findings to administrators and school leaders, offering actionable steps to align AI integration with real classroom needs and ethical standards.
Why choose Innovative EdTech Consulting to guide your school
Customized Technology Audits
Research-Driven Professional Development
Research-Driven Professional Development
We don't believe in plug-and-play solutions. We will conduct comprehensive audits of your school's current tech landscape, instructional priorities, and faculty comfort levels, ensuring any recommendations are tailored, not templated.
Research-Driven Professional Development
Research-Driven Professional Development
Research-Driven Professional Development
We design and deliver hands-on training for educators that respects their expertise, time, and teaching philosophy. Our sessions focus on practical, content-specific applications of AI that boost engagement and effectiveness without overwhelming teachers with unnecessary jargon.
Curriculum for the AI Generation
Research-Driven Professional Development
A Human-Centered Approach to Innovation
From digital citizenship to algorithmic biases, we help schools develop student-facing curriculum that builds critical thinking and ethical awareness around AI use. Our goal is to ensure that students are not just tech users, but responsible digital citizens.
A Human-Centered Approach to Innovation
A Human-Centered Approach to Innovation
A Human-Centered Approach to Innovation
Our philosophy is simple- the best tech strategies honor the people who use them. Every audit, training, and curriculum is built on listening to your educators and creating solutions that feel both visionary and doable.
Ethics-First, Equity-Focused Approach
A Human-Centered Approach to Innovation
Ethics-First, Equity-Focused Approach
We believe innovation must be grounded in responsibility. Our consulting services prioritize digital ethics, data privacy, and inclusive access to edtech tools. Whether designing PD for teachers or curriculum for students, we embed discussions around bias, fairness, and digital citizenship empowering your community to use AI with confidence and conscience.
End-to-End Implementation Support
A Human-Centered Approach to Innovation
Ethics-First, Equity-Focused Approach
Our consulting goes beyond recommendations- we walk you through every step of your journey. Prioritizing the partnership, we provide comprehensive start-to-finish support tailored to your school's unique needs. We won't just hand over a plan, we help you bring it to life.