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Harnessing AI to Empower Educators for Professional Growth and Student Success
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Mary Strain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Strategy, US EDU, Amazon Web Services; Anthony Salcito, Chief Institution Business Officer, Varsity Tutors; and Brian Galvin, Chief Academic Officer, Varsity Tutors
Sponsored by Varsity Tutors
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, offering powerful tools that not only enhance student learning but also transform the roles of educators, administrators, and staff. This edLeader Panel focuses on how AI can empower education professionals by reducing administrative burdens, providing actionable insights, and supporting professional growth—benefits that indirectly create richer, more personalized learning experiences for students.
Join us as we explore:
- How AI tools help streamline tasks like grading, scheduling, and resource planning, allowing educators to focus on what matters most—teaching and mentoring
- Ways AI provides deep insights into student performance, enabling more targeted instruction and early interventions
- Strategies for leveraging AI to support professional development and inspire creative approaches to teaching
- Practical tips for integrating AI responsibly, fostering collaboration among staff, and shaping a more innovative learning environment
This edLeader Panel is designed for K-12 teachers, administrators, and educational leaders seeking to maximize their impact by incorporating AI into their work. Discover how empowering educators with AI-driven tools creates a ripple effect that ultimately benefits every student. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your professional practice and embrace the future of education!
View part one: The State of AI in Education: A Journey from Resistance to Transformation
View part three: Supporting Every Student: How AI Makes Personalized Learning Possible
About the Presenters
Mary Strain leads strategy for artificial intelligence and machine learning for US education at AWS. Mary began her career as a middle school teacher in the Bronx, NY. Since that time, she has held leadership roles in education and public sector technology organizations as an award-winning curriculum developer, product lead, and vice president of business development. Mary has advised K12, higher education, technology companies, and government on innovative policies and practices leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, competency-based assessment, and micro-credentials to advance equity, access, and agency. She has worked as an advisor to The Education Design Studio at The University of Pennsylvania, The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color, The State of NJ AI Task Force, and the California State University AI Workforce Acceleration Board. Mary has been on the leading edge of bringing innovative solutions to serve the public interest for two decades.
Anthony Salcito, Chief Institution Business Officer, leads Varsity Tutors for Schools and is responsible for Nerdy’s efforts to support institutions as they work to transform learning opportunities for students and educators across a range of offerings. Prior to joining Nerdy, Anthony served as Vice President of Worldwide Education at Microsoft. In this role, he was responsible for driving Microsoft’s education engagement and relationships globally, including long-term partnerships with schools, universities, and other public sector customers. Throughout his Microsoft career, he helped launch many of the company’s cornerstone education programs and is recognized as a champion for teachers and a global education thought leader.
Brian Galvin is the Chief Academic Officer for Varsity Tutors, the nation’s largest live learning platform. A lifelong educator with a master’s degree in education from the University of Michigan, he has taught thousands of students, trained hundreds of instructors, and authored dozens of lesson books. At Varsity Tutors, he oversees the development of live academic and enrichment classes, adaptive assessments, and on-demand learning programs. He is also creator and host of the company’s StarCourse lessons—taught with astronauts, Olympians, TV hosts, and other distinguished teachers—and Test Prep 4 All series. His educational videos have over three million views on YouTube.
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Varsity Tutors is the leading next-generation tutoring and intervention platform trusted by over 1,000 school districts nationwide. Combining personalized live instruction with advanced AI technology, our unified platform delivers targeted, high-dosage tutoring, instant on-demand academic support, adaptive assessments, immersive live classes, comprehensive test preparation, and AI tools for teachers that enhance personalized learning, save teachers valuable time, and reduce burnout. Designed to accelerate student learning, close achievement gaps, and streamline educators’ workloads, our platform includes intelligent tutor matching, real-time analytics, and adaptive learning paths. We provide measurable results—students achieve twice the proficiency growth compared to traditional interventions. Learn how we’re empowering educators and transforming student outcomes at varsitytutors.com/schools.
