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How Can AI Help Ohio Evaluators Write OTES 2.0 Evaluations?

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August 06, 2026
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Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony Neely is the Founder of EvalScribe, a veteran educator, an AI integration consultant for teaching & learning, researcher, & author.

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