Live from the ATLIS 2026 Annual Conference, the hosting team is joined by Alex Inman and Tom Wildman to analyze the evolving role of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in independent schools. The conversation addresses the rise of fractional staffing, shifting IT reporting structures under CFOs, and the absolute necessity of cultural alignment when outsourcing school technology services.

• Knowing Technologies
• Educational Collaborators

Evan Harris of Pathos Consulting Group addresses the escalating risks of AI-generated deepfakes and companions within school communities. The discussion highlights the psychological tactics scammers use to bypass critical thinking, the limitations of technical detection tools, and the urgent need for schools to update policies and student safety protocols.

• Pathos Consulting Group - The organization founded by Evan Harris focused on deepfake safety and crisis readiness for schools.
• Reality Defender - A digital forensics tool mentioned for its use in identifying AI-generated content.
• KnowBe4 - A cybersecurity awareness platform discussed in the context of phishing and deepfake training.
• "Fake" by Perry Carpenter - A recommended resource for understanding the science of deception and human nature.
• Presidium - An organization cited for its data on the rise of youth-to-youth abuse within independent schools.
• Adaptive Security - A company providing cybersecurity training for high-stakes organizations.

Jamie Sullivan, TLIS, joins the podcast to share her veteran perspective on shifting from rigid software platforms to agile, user-centric systems. She discusses the power of regional collaboration through her year-long AI leadership cohort and explains why technology departments must prioritize "academic teching" to keep the focus on student learning.

• Castilleja School
• Toddle LMS
• Veracross
• Ruvna Safety Solutions
• Eric Hudson (Facilitator)
• Coachella Music Festival (Mentioned)
• SeniorNet (Mentioned)
• TLIS Certification