# Wyoming teacher to tech

Source: https://aaronmakelky.com/about
Last updated: 2026-05-28

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.

About

I taught and coached in Wyoming before tech. Now I test AI tools on real work, then turn the useful parts into workshops, notes, and small tools.

![Aaron Makelky](/assets/aaron-headshot-320-DQQOODZH.jpg)

Aaron Makelky

The route

## I was a teacher and 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.

> I work remotely from Wyoming now. That still feels a little funny and a lot useful.

Filter 1

### Test it on a normal Tuesday.

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.

Filter 2

### Teach the move, not the tour.

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

Filter 3

### Keep the incentives clean.

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

How I work

## The filter I keep coming back to.

### Useful beats impressive.

If a tool sounds futuristic but does not help someone finish the job or make a better call, it is noise.

### Teach the skill, not the wrapper.

I care less about the platform and more about whether someone can use the move again.

What I do now

## I test tools and teach the parts that hold up.

Most of my work is practical: public tests, workshops, creator workflows, and small resources for people who do not want jargon or product docs.

I also do consulting, school trainings, and speaking. Same teaching job as before: make the next step clear enough that somebody can try it after the session ends.

Let's talk

## Bring me in when the room agrees AI matters and nobody knows what to try Monday.

I can help with workshops, school trainings, creator workflows, or turning one messy process into a next step people can actually run.

[Get in touch](mailto:hello@aaronmakelky.com) [Other places I post](/links)

## Related pages

- [I teach complex tech to people who don't write code](/)
- [AI in education note](/blog/ai-in-education-friction-question-not-tool-question)
- [Contact and social links](/links)
- [AI tools Aaron publishes](/tools)

## Sources and references

- [Descript](https://www.descript.com/)
- [Skilling Future Podcast conversation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoZXbV-w8Bo)

## Common questions

### What is Aaron Makelky known for?

Aaron is known for plain-English AI education and practical workflow testing, shaped by his years as a Wyoming teacher and coach before tech.

### Does Aaron do workshops or consulting?

Yes. Aaron runs AI workshops, school training, and speaking sessions. He also helps teams test one stuck workflow.