Braden Stohlton: Engineering the AI-First School District.

I build custom, secure, and internal AI infrastructure that solves the specific operational headaches of K-12 administrators and educators.

Why an AI Engineer-in-Residence?

The difference between a vendor and a hire.

Built-In, Not Bolt-On
I don't sell "one-size-fits-all" software. I build proprietary tools that integrate directly into your district's specific workflows, Canvas/PowerSchool environments, and local policies.
Security-First Governance
External AI vendors are a privacy risk. As an internal partner, I ensure every tool is closed-loop, FERPA-compliant, and governed by your district's strict data standards.
On-Demand Innovation
When a crisis hits or a policy changes, you don't wait for a support ticket. You have an engineer on staff who can deploy a solution in hours, not months.

AI-Built Tools for K-12 Districts

Custom solutions engineered using advanced AI and built specifically to solve real K-12 challenges. Each tool is designed for internal district use with FERPA compliance and zero external data sharing.

District & School Crisis Comms Engine

The Problem:

Community panic caused by "Information Lag" and language barriers during incidents.

The Engineering Solution:

Developed an automated liaison that converts raw facts into empathetic, multi-lingual alerts (Email/SMS/Phone) in 5 seconds. Ensures every family receives life-safety info simultaneously, regardless of native language.

Crisis ManagementAutomated CommsEquity & Translation
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Prompt Playground (AI Literacy Infrastructure)

The Problem:

The "Cheating vs. Literacy" debate and the liability of student data on public AI platforms.

The Engineering Solution:

A scaffolded, zero-login internal environment using the A.C.E.S. framework. It turns AI into a safe critical-thinking partner, allowing the district to lead in AI literacy without data-privacy risks.

AI LiteracyEdTechZero-Login Architecture
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WIN Time Phonics

The Problem:

Massive teacher burnout due to the manual labor of phonics differentiation.

The Engineering Solution:

An LLM-driven pipeline (Gemini 2.5 Flash) that generates grade-specific student packets instantly. It's an internal tool that gives teachers back hours of their week.

Teacher AutomationLLM PipelineLiteracy
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Additional Systems Engineering Work

Examples of specialized technical projects I've built across different sectors—demonstrating the engineering depth and systems-thinking needed for district infrastructure management.

Basis Badger

LLM Vision for secure auditing and document extraction.

Road2Wild

Complex GIS and agentic data integration.

Canary Perks

Predictive logic and visual redemption architecture.

Letters From The Wild

Geo-fencing and verification systems.

Modern Engineering, Local Budgets.

This entire platform and all featured tools were engineered using advanced AI-assisted workflows and hosted on zero-cost infrastructure. I bring this same obsession with fiscal efficiency to the district office.