W. Ellis Blake

Blake W. Ellis is an educator, author, and thought leader helping schools navigate the evolving relationship between teaching and artificial intelligence with clarity, ethics, and purpose. As the author of The Human-AI-Human Classroom, he brings a practical, educator-first perspective to integrating AI in ways that strengthen—not replace—human connection, critical thinking, and meaningful learning.

Drawing from his experience in education, Blake equips teachers, school leaders, and higher education professionals with actionable strategies for using AI responsibly in the classroom. Through his writing, speaking, and professional learning work, he empowers educators to confidently embrace innovation while keeping pedagogy, student growth, and human-centered teaching at the core.