Our Mission
Provide AI literacy training to 1 million educators and lead the responsible adoption of Generative AI in the education ecosystem, empowering teachers and ultimately improving student outcomes while preparing them for the future.
Our Team
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Amanda Bickerstaff
Amanda is the Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. She has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.
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Daniel Kosta
Daniel is the Co-Founder and CMO of AI for Education. He is a marketing and strategic leader with over 20 years experience across education/edtech, subscription, media, and ecommerce. His previous experience includes leading marketing efforts for Wiley’s K12-focused business, the New York Times, and various startups and media organizations. He currently advises several startups and non-profits in the education space. Daniel holds an MBA from NYU and BA from Harvard University.
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Corey Layne Crouch
Corey is the Chief Program Officer and a former high school English teacher, school principal, and edtech executive. She has over 20 years of experience leading classrooms, schools, and district teams to transformative change focused on equity and access for all students. As a founding public charter school leader, she ensured that 100% of seniors were accepted to a four-year college. Her focus now lies in assessing the broader K-16 edtech ecosystem, uniting stakeholders at all levels to build a more equitable and abundant future for all. She holds an MBA from Rice University and a BA from Rowan University.
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Mandy DePriest
Mandy is a Curriculum & Content Developer at AI for Education. She has over 15 years of experience in public education, having served as a classroom teacher, library media specialist, and instructional coach. She has also taught education technology courses in higher education settings as well as professional development workshops for teachers on the transformative power of technology. She is committed to ensuring that students are prepared for the dynamic demands of the future by leveraging the power of technology-driven instruction.
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Dr. Carmen Macharaschwili
Carmen is the Senior Director of Learning & Development at AI for Education, where she supports educators in the responsible adoption of generative AI. A former middle school ENL teacher and teacher educator at the University of Notre Dame and Holy Cross College, her expertise spans language, literacy, culture education, digital literacy, instructional design, and DEIB, with a keen interest in the intersection of these areas with emerging technologies like AI. She is always eager to engage in discussions about the future of education and innovative ideas that can positively impact learners and institutions.
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Pranava Manthena
Pranava is a Student Voice/Marketing Intern at AI for Education and a junior at Middleton High School. Pranava's impressive achievements include winning first place in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) national competition and state competition. He has led business education workshops at the national level, and has spoken at global conferences such as GovAI 2023 and the prestigious IIT Global 2024 regarding the future of AI in education. Pranava is committed to bridging the gap between students and teachers regarding AI literacy.