Welcome to the inaugural episode of Get InnovatED. I’m your host, Kris Pate—Director of Technology, EdTech Consultant, and a classroom teacher of 13 years. In this episode, we are setting the ground rules for 2026. We are moving past the jargon to talk about the real fear of technology that is crippling school leadership and why "once an educator, always an educator" isn't just a saying—it's a mindset. In This Episode: • Who is Kris Pate? From the classroom to the C-Suite. • The "Miss Walker" Reality: Why we have to stop burning out our teachers who are working on 3 hours of sleep and B12. • The "Ladder Stops in the Building": The unique challenges of Charter and Private school leaders who don't have a superintendent to call. • Going Rogue: Why teachers (and students) are bypassing admin to use AI, and why your bans are creating "false positives". • The 2026 Outlook: A preview of the new Service Suite and Mentorship program for "accidental" Tech Directors. Who This Is For: School CEOs, Founders, Principals, and the "Rogue Teachers" who are tired of being held back by fear. Connect with Me: • Consulting: We Get Innovated • Socials: @iamkrispate and @wegetinnovated (LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram) Let’s stop being afraid of the future and start building it. #EdTech #K12Leadership #AIinEducation #WeGetInnovated