The RocketPD Podcast

Episode 20: Reimagining Teacher Evaluation in the Age of AI (w/Susan Enfield & Will Krasnow)

A conversation about using AI as an assistive tool in teacher evaluation so school leaders can spend less time on compliance and more time on meaningful feedback.

Episode: 20
Duration: 47:13
Published: December 29, 2025
Hosted by: Corey Murray
Featuring: Dr. Susan Enfield and Will Krasnow — Executive Director and CEO, Center for Educational Leadership at the University of Washington and Swiftscore

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In this episode

Keeping evaluation human

Susan Enfield and Will Krasnow discuss why evaluation systems drift toward compliance, how AI-supported workflows might return time to principals, and why relational trust and professional respect must remain central.

About this episode

In Episode 20 of The RocketPD Podcast, Corey Murray speaks with Susan Enfield and Will Krasnow about teacher evaluation, AI-supported workflows, coaching, fairness, and relational trust.

Who it’s for

Superintendents
Principals
Instructional leaders
Teacher supervision leaders

What you’ll explore

Examine why evaluation systems become compliance-heavy.
Consider responsible uses of AI in evaluation workflows.
Connect time savings with coaching conversations.
Reflect on trust, fairness, and professional respect.

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