Last updated May 28, 2026

Wyoming teacher to tech

About page for Aaron Makelky, a former Wyoming teacher and football coach who tests AI tools on real work and teaches the parts that hold up.

The short version

I was a Wyoming teacher and football coach before I worked in tech. That still explains how I look at AI.

If a tool only works when the room is quiet and the prompt is perfect, it is not ready yet.

Now I test AI tools on real work, then turn the useful parts into workshops, notes, and small tools.

A tool has to handle a rushed calendar, a messy spreadsheet, and a person who does not care how clever the model is. A clean demo is not enough.

Most people do not need another walkthrough. They need the first thing to try, what to check, and when to stop.

No brand deals. No sponsored praise. If I talk about a tool, it is because I used it and the lesson is worth sharing.

What is Aaron Makelky known for?

Aaron is known for plain-English AI education, practical workflow testing, and the perspective of a Wyoming teacher and coach who moved into tech.

Does Aaron do workshops or consulting?

Yes. Aaron works on AI trainings, workshops, speaking, and strategy conversations for schools, nonprofits, and teams.