Ayo Jones

Ayo Jones is a global educator, successful instructional coach, and charismatic speaker who brings nearly two decades of classroom and leadership experience to the stage. She is the author of Teaching with AI: The PEACE Framework, a practical guide to integrating inquiry-based learning and artificial intelligence into K–12 classrooms.

Over the course of her career, Ayo has coached hundreds of teachers, trained thousands of education professionals, and developed instructional materials used by tens of thousands of students. Her work has shaped statewide initiatives through the Texas Education Agency’s Special Education Support Network and Regional Education Service Centers across Texas.

Ayo is a sought-after voice on the future of inclusive education and AI-powered teaching, known for delivering high-impact keynotes, breakout sessions, and professional development with an energetic, relatable style. She continues to share strategies with educators worldwide through her blog at NoodleNook.net, podcast interviews, and conference appearances.

She brings a unique global perspective shaped not only by her classroom and coaching expertise, but also by her life abroad in Ghana, West Africa—a journey featured in the HBO Max docuseries Coming From America. Whether working with teachers in Texas or volunteering at the region’s only autism school in Ghana, Ayo’s mission is clear: to empower educators with the tools, mindset, and tech strategies they need to build inclusive, innovative, and equitable classrooms.

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Learn from Ayo at www.NoodleNook.Net

Connect with Ayo at https://www.noodlenook.net/linkedin 

Watch Ayo at https://www.youtube.com/c/NoodleNook