About

We prepare educators and schools for the future of learning by helping them bridge curricular goals, adapt classroom pedagogy, use AI responsibly, and integrate technology ethically.
Our comprehensive offerings include:
Designed to support educators through technological changes, our work enables educators to concentrate on their true passion – nurturing the next generation of learners!

Promoting a responsible, ethical, human-centered future for education technology

Our Philosophy

At PedagogyFutures, we take an interdisciplinary, humanities-focussed approach to education technology. Our team comes from backgrounds in philosophy, human rights, performing arts, and technology, which compels us to work towards a future where humans can flourish as technological innovations continue at a rapid pace. Some of our guiding beliefs include:

Our Goals

We envision a future where educators are well-equipped to harness the power of technology, seamlessly integrating it into their teaching methods and practices with discernment and care. We believe that by empowering teachers with the right resources, knowledge, and tools, we can support our pedagogical goals and ensure our students are prepared for the future, no matter what awaits them.

  1. Empower Educators through Professional Development: Our accredited professional development courses, both online and in-person, are designed to equip teachers with a solid understanding of technology, including AI, and the challenges and opportunities it brings.

  2. Foster a Community of Lifelong Learners: Through webinars, workshops, and our supportive online community, we aim to create an environment where educators can engage in continuous learning and collaboration.

  3. Keep Educators Informed and Inspired: Our newsletters provide educators with the latest trends, research, and best practices in technology and education.

  4. Advocate for AI in Education: PedagogyFutures is committed to advocating for policies and initiatives that support the safe and equitable integration of AI in the educational system.

Our team

Nina Bamberg

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Lorin Koch

Curriculum Development Associate

Sophie Pearo

Curriculum & Instruction Assistant

Long Trinh

Growth Intern

Eden Getahun

Intern to the CEO

Sam Seleznow

Curriculum Development Consultant

Joan-Manaloto

Joan Manaloto

Graphic Designer

Priten Soundar-Shah

CEO/Founder

Priten is an educator, philosopher, and entrepreneur working at the intersection of technology and education. As the founder of Pedagogy Ventures, an educational technology company helping teachers navigate the AI age, and Academy 4 Social Civics, a nonprofit focused on civics education to prepare students for future problems, he develops innovative solutions to help educators and students navigate changes and challenges, especially technological development.

Priten is the author of “AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Wiley, 2023).” He also teaches social science courses at College Unbound, a bachelor’s college focused on adult learners. He has an academic background in Philosophy (B.A., Harvard College) and Education Policy (M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education).

Nina Bamberg

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Nina Bamberg has an MA in International Educational Development from Teachers College at Columbia University with a concentration in Peace and Human Rights Education. Her professional background includes teaching English as a second and foreign language, non-profit program management, and adult education. 

As the Director of Curriculum & Instruction at PedagogyVentures, she develops and leads professional development workshops and courses designed to help educators navigate the changes and challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Some recent workshops and courses include AI, Human Rights & Education, AI & Education Summer Boot Camp, Designing AI-Proof Assignments, and AI for the ELA Classroom. She also leads a team that develops and disseminates curriculum and policy resources and conducts research on AI policy and governance. 

Nina also serves as the Director of Programs at United 4 Social Change, a non-profit that aims to increase access to an interdisciplinary civics education through curriculum resources, professional development, and student leadership workshops. She also serves as a course associate at Columbia’s School of Professional Studies and as a Citizenship Educator at The New York Historical. 

Nina is also a member of several professional coalitions working to improve access to quality civics and AI literacy education, including Democracy Ready NY and CivxNow, where she’s an active member of the AI Work Group. 

Sophie Pearo

Curriculum & Instruction Assistant

Sophie Pearo is a junior at Harvard College studying computer science and statistics with a secondary in economics. She is originally from Boxborough, MA and currently lives in Plymouth, MA.

Long Trinh

Growth Intern

I bring a passion for educational innovation and accessibility and am currently enrolled in the Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology (LDIT) program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I’m focused on exploring how technology can enhance learning experiences and drive meaningful change, particularly in third world countries and for neurodivergent learners. I’ve had experience teaching English in Vietnam and a background working in Ed Tech. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, spending time with my family, and trying new foods. By contributing to the growth of Pedagogy Ventures, I’m excited to apply academic knowledge to a real-world setting and to work with educators in leveraging AI and technology to support the next generation of learners. 

Eden Getahun

Intern to the CEO

Eden Getahun is a recent graduate of Harvard University, where she studied Social Studies with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. She brings a strong background in youth mentorship and education, having served as a mentor and curriculum leader with Harvard’s Emerging Leaders Program and as an academic and passion-project mentor with Curious Cardinals. Eden is committed to human-centered, inclusive approaches to learning and education technology that empower young people as creators, thinkers, and leaders. As CEO Intern at Pedagogy Ventures, she supports strategic initiatives at the intersection of AI and equitable EdTech, focusing on scalable solutions that prioritize learner agency, access, and inclusion.

Sam Seleznow

Curriculum Development Associate

Sam is a proud alumnus of the University of Hartford’s Hartt School, where he studied theater and creative writing. Since graduating, he has built a dynamic career as an actor, musician, and educator, performing Off-Broadway, across the country and internationally. When he’s not on stage or working on new writing projects, Sam dedicates his time to teaching music and voice, primarily to kids and teens in the NYC/Long Island area. Passionate about nurturing confidence and compassion, he is deeply committed to empowering the next generation through education.

Joan Manaloto

Graphic Designer
Joan designs engaging materials and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring our tools and resources are as intuitive as they are innovative.

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