Peter Paccone

Peter Paccone is a recently retired high school social studies teacher with 40 years of classroom experience and a current consultant for the AI platform Class Companion. His expertise in AI in education has been featured in TIME Magazine and K–12 Dive. He has served on the College Board’s AI in AP Teacher Advisory Committee, presented at numerous national conferences, and appeared on multiple AI-in-education-focused podcasts since the launch of ChatGPT. In 2013, The Henry Ford recognized him as one of America’s most innovative teachers, and in 2015, he was named California Social Studies Teacher of the Year by CCSS. He now offers professional development for educators looking to integrate AI meaningfully into their teaching practice. Peter is known for his forward-thinking approach and passion for helping educators harness technology to support student learning. His insights have reached thousands of educators across the country through workshops, keynotes, and online platforms.