Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor in Daemen University’s Education department and president of the International Society for Educational Planning (ISEP), led the 2025 ISEP conference held Oct. 14-17 in Buffalo, N.Y.
The conference welcomed 90 registrations and 57 virtual and in-person presentations, including a keynote presentation by Dr. Jennifer Young Wallace, president of the Association of Teacher Educators. Nine students attended, with other attendees and presenters participating from 12 countries across the globe.
“As President of the International Society for Educational Planning (ISEP), I was honored to welcome international colleagues to the 2025 ISEP Conference held in my hometown of Buffalo, N.Y.,” said Riegel, adding, “The discussions surrounding this year’s theme, Navigating Change, Inspiring Hope: Reimagining Education in a Dynamic World, reminded us all that educational planning is not only about adapting to change but leading it with vision, compassion, and collaboration. It is inspiring to see educators, researchers, and leaders from 12 different countries come together to shape the future of education.”
Also this month, Riegel presented her research — The Future of Educator Preparation: Harnessing AI to Transform Teacher Development — at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT) International Convention in Las Vegas, Nev.
“As educators, we stand at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence can profoundly enhance how we prepare and support teachers,” said Riegel. “I was honored that my presentation, The Future of Educator Preparation: Harnessing AI to Transform Teacher Development, was selected as a Presidential Session at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. The session explored how the intentional and ethical integration of AI can elevate teacher preparation, empowering educators to focus on human connection, creativity, and impact in the classroom.”