Use Brisk Teaching to create your syllabus, Meet the Teacher presentation, and parent newsletter in minutes so you can focus on what matters: being prepared to welcome students on day one!
Back-to-school season is here, and teachers everywhere are racing to finalize their syllabus (syllabis…syllabusssesss, syllabi??!!), prep for Meet the Teacher Night, and draft parent newsletters—all while setting up their classrooms.
Luckily, Brisk Teaching offers a suite of AI tools to help you knock these tasks out fast so you can focus on what really matters: welcoming your students.
Here’s how Brisk can help:
Syllabus Creator: Input a course description, and Brisk generates a polished, professional syllabus in seconds.
Presentation Creator: Turn your syllabus into a parent-friendly slide deck for Meet the Teacher Night—instantly.
Newsletter Tool: Send a warm, informative welcome message to parents that looks like you spent hours crafting it.
Want a walkthrough? Watch my tutorial where I demo all three tools in action:
Start your school year feeling prepared, confident, and focused—without the last-minute scramble. Buen provecho!
Check out how Brisk Teaching wowed hundreds of school leaders at NAESP/NASSP and learn how this powerful AI tool can streamline emails, slide decks, and staff communication in minutes.
When you gather hundreds of school and district leaders in one room, you can usually count on a few things: a lot of coffee, even more acronyms, and the constant buzz of “How can I make this year smoother than the last?”
Well, at this year’s NAESP/NASSP Conference in Seattle, we didn’t just answer that question—we Brisked it.
I had the absolute pleasure of presenting alongside a rockstar Michelle Cummings from the Brisk Teaching team. Our goal? Show school leaders how this AI-powered assistant isn’t just another shiny tool in the tech toolbox—it’s the Swiss Army knife of educational leadership.
Michelle Cummings and I About To Present At The NAESP/NASSP 2025 Conference
Gabriel Carrillo discussing why leadership should embrace AI
Michelle Cummings going over the 80/20 rule when using AI
District and school leaders taking notes during the 80/20 rule
Session participants finding their seat before we being our session
Michelle Cummings showing leaders what Brisk Teaching can do
Session participants learning how Brisk Teaching can help lighten their load
Michelle Cummings showcasing Brisk Teaching at the expo hall booth
Michelle Cummings introducing the various roles she’s taken on in education
District and school leaders using Brisk Teaching
So, What Is Brisk Teaching?
Great question! Brisk Teaching is like that dependable AP who just “gets stuff done” without you having to chase them down. It’s a free Chrome extension powered by AI that helps educators and school leaders write smarter, faster, and with way less stress.
And it’s not some out-of-reach futuristic idea. It’s here, it’s now, and it’s already helping schools across the country.
During our session, we pulled back the curtain and gave the audience a tour of what Brisk Teaching can do—and let’s just say, jaws dropped faster than a student realizing there’s a pop quiz.
💼 Real-Time Solutions for Real-World School Problems
Here’s what we covered with our administrator audience, and what had them nodding, gasping, and typing furiously:
💬 Communication Made Easy: We showed how Brisk can draft staff emails, parent newsletters, and even community-facing announcements in seconds. Say goodbye to late-night “urgent updates” that take 45 minutes to write and still sound like a robot wrote them (an unfriendly robot, at that).
📊 Slide Deck Creation: Need to build a back-to-school PD deck or a data walk presentation for your board meeting? Brisk can do that—yes, actually do that.
📝 Observation Notes & Feedback: Brisk helps you organize, summarize, and professionally phrase your feedback—without losing your voice or intent.
It wasn’t just a sit-and-get either. We gave them a real-world scenario, walked them through installation, and then handed them the keys to try it out themselves. Within minutes, leaders were using Brisk to:
Write their first-day staff email
Generate an orientation slide deck
Draft a welcome back newsletter for parents
And the best part? It didn’t take a 6-hour PD or an “implementation team” to make it work. Brisk was up and running in minutes. No tech degree required.
🤯 The Aha! Moment
You know that moment when a teacher finds out their lesson plan aligns perfectly with state standards and includes a built-in formative check? That was the vibe in the room when leaders realized how much Brisk could take off their plate.
They weren’t just impressed—they were relieved. Because let’s be honest, admin life can feel like spinning twelve plates on four fingers while being asked to juggle flaming parent emails and unexpected walk-ins. Brisk doesn’t just lighten the load; it organizes it.
📅 Streamlining the School Year Before It Even Starts
One of the best moments was watching attendees generate actual documents they planned to use this school year. No fluff. No fake scenarios. Just real help, real fast.
They left with:
Personalized messages ready to go
Presentation decks built for August PD
Newsletters that didn’t sound like recycled templates from 2012
It was the kind of session where you could feel people thinking, “Why didn’t I know about this last year?”
🍽️ Oh, and About Seattle…
Of course, it wasn’t all AI and acronyms. After our session, I took a little time to explore what Seattle had to offer—culinary style. And let me tell you, the food scene did not disappoint. From market-fresh seafood to artisan coffee, I captured it all in a quick YouTube video, which I’ve embedded below. Because what’s an education conference without a little local flavor, right?
(Watch the video below and try not to get hungry. I dare you. 🍴)
💡 Ready to Get Brisk?
If you’re a school or district leader and haven’t tried Brisk Teaching yet, it’s time to give it a spin. It might just be the assistant you never knew you needed—but won’t want to live without once you’ve tried it.
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Because let’s face it: great leadership starts with great support…and maybe a really good sandwich. Buen provecho!
Join the Brisk Teaching team and I for the ultimate MACUL Walking Food Tour on March 20th—good food, great company, and zero regrets. Learn more and sign up before spots are gone!
🍽️ Three restaurants. One unforgettable night. Endless flavors. 🍽️
Friends, food lovers, and fellow MACUL attendees—get ready for an experience that will satisfy your taste buds, get you some steps, and leave you with new foodie friends and a very full belly.
On Thursday, March 20th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, I’m teaming up with Brisk Teaching and the MACUL Conference to take YOU on a Walking Food Tour through Detroit’s culinary scene. That’s right—this isn’t just any dinner. This is an adventure! And for the low cost of $15, you get to join an exclusive group of 30 lucky participants as we eat our way through the city.
(That’s three amazing restaurants for the price of, well, probably less than your last fancy coffee order.)
Why You Need to Be on This Tour
You Love Food. (Obviously.)
You Love Walking. (Or at least love the idea of earning your next bite.)
You Love Good Company. (Educators + food = instant connection.)
You Want a Break from Conference Sessions. (Let’s be real—after a full day of learning, your brain needs a snack.)
You Want to Brag About Your Detroit Foodie Experience. (Because this is the kind of networking that matters.)
But Here’s the Catch…
Only 30 spots. That’s it. First come, first served. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
So if you want to be part of this exclusive, delicious, and slightly ridiculous (in the best way) food-filled adventure—grab your spot now before someone else takes your fork! See you in Detroit, hungry and ready to feast!
MACUL Walking Food Tour Details
When is it? Thursday, March 20th 2025
What time is this exclusive event? 6:00pm-8:00pm ET
How many people can attend? 30 attendee spots
How much does it cost to attend? Cost is $15 per person
We will be walking about a mile total through Downtown Detroit
Those participating will be responsible for getting to and from the food tour on their own
How Do I Sign Up and How Will I Know If I Got A Spot?
Click the image below to fill out the form using A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS as district filters can and will block outside emails
Check your email frequently for further instructions
If you’re one of the first 30, you’ll receive instructions to submit payment to secure your spot (If you submit payment and have a change of plans, I cannot issue a refund but you can give your spot away to someone else and handle reimbursement with them)
You’ll receive your confirmation email by March 16th. If all spots are filled, you will receive an email stating so
As we get closer to the event, you’ll receive an email with the map, times, and further instructions
What Is Brisk Teaching?
Brisk is an easy-to-use Google Chrome extension that integrates time-saving AI directly into the platforms where teachers spend the most time, like Google Docs, Slides, articles, YouTube videos, PDFs, and more. With just a few clicks, Brisk quickly completes tasks that usually take hours, like generating student feedback, differentiating resources, creating instructional materials, and assessing student writing. Trusted by over 900,000 teachers, Brisk is the leading AI-powered Chrome Extension designed specifically for educators, helping them get more done in less time.
In this episode, I speak with Suvi Gluskin from Brisk Teaching about their AI-powered Chrome extension designed for educators. Suvi explains how Brisk simplifies lesson planning, grading, and feedback, enabling teachers to save significant time while enhancing student engagement and differentiation in the classroom.
This episode is sponsored by Brisk Teaching. To learn more and get started, visit www.briskteaching.com.
Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to plan lessons, grade assignments, and still have time to breathe? In today’s episode, I chat with Suvi Gluskin, Head of Marketing and Community for Brisk Teaching. We dive into Brisk Teaching—the AI-powered Chrome extension that’s here to change the game for educators. Suvi shares how Brisk streamlines your teaching tasks, make differentiation a breeze, and frees up your time for what truly matters: connecting with students. Buen Provecho!
Suvi Gluskin is the Head of Marketing at Brisk Teaching, the most popular AI-powered Chrome Extension for educators, helping over 1 million teachers save 10-20 hours per week. Brisk seamlessly integrates with educators’ existing tools to support differentiation, content creation, feedback, and writing authentication. Prior to Brisk, Suvi spent seven years leading Community at Seesaw Learning and previously worked at PBS KIDS. She holds degrees in Music and Child Development from Carnegie Mellon University.
If you’re heading to TCEA, you’re not going to want to miss out on the EdTech Bites x Brisk Teaching Walking Food Tour of Downtown, Austin!
Pssst! Hey, TCEA peeps… WE’RE BAAAACK! That’s right, another Walking Food Tour for TCEA 2025 in Downtown, Austin. The awesome folks at Brisk Teaching and I have partnered to be able to offer this exclusive event to 20 participants. I can’t think of a better way to kick off TCEA 2025 than with Brisket and Brisk It! Get it?! See what I did there?! Anyway… Check out the details below and click on the image below to sign up.
TCEA Walking Food Tour Details
When is it? Saturday, February 1st 2025
What time is this exclusive event? 6:00pm-8:00pm CT
How many people can attend? 20 attendee spots
How much does it cost to attend? Cost is $15 per person
A Variety Of Steak , Chicken, Al Pastor Pork, Vegetarian Tacos, and Aguas Frescas (all natural vegetable and fruit juices)
Smoked Brisket, Sausage, Mac & Cheese, and Potato Salad
Donuts… Do I Really Need To Explain Any Further?!
Things To Consider Before Signing Up
There will be meat, dairy, and gluten
We will be walking about a mile total through Downtown Austin
Those participating will be responsible for getting to and from the food tour on their own
How Do I Sign Up and How Will I Know If I Got A Spot?
Click the image above to fill out the form using A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS as district filters can and will block outside emails
Check your email frequently for further instructions
If you’re one of the first 20, you’ll receive instructions to submit payment to secure your spot (If you submit payment and have a change of plans, I cannot issue a refund but you can give your spot away to someone else and handle reimbursement with them)
You’ll receive your confirmation email by January 27th. If all spots are filled, you will receive an email stating so
As we get closer to the event, you’ll receive an email with the map, times, and further instructions
What Is Brisk Teaching?
Brisk is an easy-to-use Google Chrome extension that integrates time-saving AI directly into the platforms where teachers spend the most time, like Google Docs, Slides, articles, YouTube videos, PDFs, and more. With just a few clicks, Brisk quickly completes tasks that usually take hours, like generating student feedback, differentiating resources, creating instructional materials, and assessing student writing. Trusted by over 900,000 teachers, Brisk is the leading AI-powered Chrome Extension designed specifically for educators, helping them get more done in less time.
