Bridging Cognitive Science & AI with Classroom Practice
I help teachers and instructional leaders teach and lead smarter by connecting the science of how people learn with the AI tools that make it practical. 12+ years translating research into instructional strategies that educators actually use across K-12, Adult Education, and Higher Ed.
10
Published Books
75+
Conference Presentations
12+
Years in Instruction & Leadership
2×
Award Winner
Solution Tree
Consultant & Author
Trusted By
Solution Tree
Dayton Public Schools
Wise Academy
Digital Promise
San Diego State University
LINCS
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Explore My Work
Resources, services, and ideas for educators and instructional leaders.
Consulting
Translate cognitive science, instructional leadership, and AI into real results for your school, district, or organization.
Books
10 published resources for teachers, coaches, and leaders — including Co-Teaching Evolved (Solution Tree, 2025).
Blog
My latest thinking on AI in education, instructional strategy, instructional leadership, and the science of learning.
Podcast
Navigating Education — practical insights and conversations for instructional leaders and educators.
Media
75+ conference presentations at FETC, ISTE, CUE, CCAE, COABE, and more.
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What Educators Are Saying
Feedback from schools, districts, and organizations Dr. Rhoads has partnered with.
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Matt is very helpful, interactive, and time flew in this PD by the interesting resources he introduced us to with examples on each.
Workshop Participant
Wise Academy
4.85 / 5 • 27 Participants
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Thank you for bringing your experience and energy to DPS today, they need you! Appreciated the role-playing strategies to make best use of the session.
Janta Rainey
Dayton Public Schools
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