Amanda Bickerstaff

Amanda Bickerstaff

Co-Founder & CEO | AI for Education

Amanda Bickerstaff is helping educators make sense—and make use—of artificial intelligence. As Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education, she’s leading a global effort to ensure schools and teachers can harness AI ethically, effectively, and confidently.

A former high school biology teacher turned EdTech executive, Amanda brings over 20 years of experience bridging classroom realities with emerging technology. She’s a sought-after speaker, consultant, and writer on AI in education—working with schools, universities, and organizations to design practical, human-centered approaches to innovation.

She is empowering educators to use AI not as a replacement, but as a catalyst—for creativity, connection, and meaningful learning.

Can a chatbot help dismantle inequity in schools—or make it worse? In this kickoff to Season 2 of AmpED to 11, we sit down with Amanda Bickerstaff, co-founder and CEO of AI for Education and one of the most fearless, future-focused educators in the generative AI space. From training more real humans on gen AI […]