Our Team

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Amanda DePriest

    Amanda is a Curriculum 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.

  • Peter Distol

    Peter is the Product Lead at AI for Education. With 20 years of product experience, his work has encompassed managing the development of an AI virtual assistant, online educator tools and a marketplace of extracurricular activities for K-12 students. Beyond education, Peter has won awards for his work with NYC municipal business districts, leveraging the city’s public Wi-Fi infrastructure to boost local businesses. Peter is excited by AI’s potential to expose what makes us uniquely human and enable us to become better at it.

  • Callie Pinkas

    Callie Pinkas

    Callie is a Curriculum Advisor at AI for Education. She is a practiced educator with over nine years of teaching experience in early childhood education. Callie has a strong commitment to fostering critical thinking, social emotional learning, and creativity; she has written engaging curricula for her classroom every year. Callie excels in creating customized educational resources that cater to the specific needs of students and generate impactful learning experiences.

  • 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.