Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Mylynda Koener
Mrs. Koener, Mylynda
Business Teacher
Peoria Unified School District #11
Mylynda Koener is a high school educator at Centennial High School in the Peoria Unified School District with more than 30 years of teaching experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education and a master’s degree in Reading and Curriculum Instruction. She currently teaches a four-year sequence of integrated business and AP English courses, blending literacy, leadership, and career readiness, and serves as the adviser for a nationally competitive FBLA chapter. She is also the instructional lead for Coyote Threads, a student-run apparel business that provides students with hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and professional communication.
Sessions:
[5820] From Brainstorm to Boardroom: Using AI to Support Teaching, Advising, and Students
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
This session explores how artificial intelligence can support the full learning process in CTE programs—from initial brainstorming to polished, professional-level products. Designed for classroom teachers and FBLA advisers, the presentation highlights practical uses of AI for lesson planning, student research, ethical decision-making, and targeted feedback. Attendees will learn how to establish clear boundaries for student AI use, teach verification and critical evaluation of AI-generated information, and leverage AI to improve feedback efficiency without compromising rigor or authenticity. The focus remains on human judgment, student voice, and real-world skill development.
[5824] Prompt, Proof, Produce: A Practical AI Workflow for CTE Teachers and FBLA Advisers
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
This session presents a structured, ethical framework for integrating artificial intelligence into CTE classrooms and FBLA advising. Rather than replacing instruction, AI is used as a support tool across a clear workflow: brainstorm, research, verify, create, and reflect. Participants will examine classroom-tested examples showing how teachers can use AI for planning and feedback, and how students can use AI to generate ideas, guide research, and evaluate accuracy while maintaining originality and rigor. Emphasis is placed on verification strategies, academic integrity, and preserving teacher expertise while increasing efficiency and student ownership.
