Dr. Evelyn Nettles-Hines

Good morning, Dr. Hines! Yes—I remember the chapter we developed for your multi-author book project. It centered on your expertise at the intersection of leadership, school transformation, and AI integration in education. Here’s a brief description: In this chapter, Dr. Evelyn Nettles Hines shares powerful insights drawn from nearly four decades of educational leadership, school transformation, and leadership development. Through personal experiences, practical strategies, and faith-centered leadership principles, she explores how school leaders can use Artificial Intelligence as a tool to increase capacity, improve decision-making, and transform outcomes for students, teachers, and communities. The chapter highlights the importance of leading with courage, vision, and adaptability in rapidly changing educational environments. Dr. Hines addresses how AI can help overwhelmed leaders reclaim time, strengthen instructional leadership, and build systems that promote equity, excellence, and innovation. Grounded in real-world leadership lessons from challenging school environments, this chapter offers a compelling roadmap for leaders who are committed to moving beyond survival toward transformational impact.