Founder | Teaching with Machines | 2024 ASU+GSV Leading Woman in AI
Merissa Sadler-Holder is helping educators step boldly into the age of AI. With over 13 years of classroom experience and a Master’s in E-Learning, she knows exactly what it takes to bridge innovation and real-world teaching.
As the founder of Teaching with Machines, Merissa partners with forward-thinking schools and educators to integrate AI into classrooms in ways that empower both teachers and students. Her work combines best practices in pedagogy with AI literacy frameworks from Code.org and state education departments—ensuring that every session is practical, relevant, and rooted in great teaching.
Named ASU+GSV’s 2024 Leading Woman in AI, Merissa collaborates with organizations including Code.org, Digital Promise, aiEDU, and AI for Education to shape the next chapter of learning.