2026 AAEA Summer Conference

Dr. Robin Finley is starting her 38th year as an educator in Arkansas.  She has been a teacher, coach, athletic director, counselor, building and district administrator, adjunct professor, and Digital Learning Coordinator at DESE. She has helped schools across the state learn to use social media to promote their district and engage with their communities. Her focus since 2020 has been on Keeping Kids Safe Online and AI in Education.  Her dissertation focused on enhancing teachers' professional knowledge about cyber safety, data privacy, and data security. She continues to speak to parents and educators about online safety for our children and grandchildren.