About

We are now a non-profit entity under the fiscal sponsorship of Academy 4 Social Civics.

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:
  • Accredited professional development courses
  • Virtual webinars and workshops
  • Insightful newsletters
  • A supportive global community of educators
Designed to support educators through technological changes, our work enables educators to concentrate on their true passion – nurturing the next generation of learners!

Future-Ready Schools Must

Bridge Curricular Goals

Connect traditional academic standards with emerging skills by designing learning experiences that prepare students for both human flourishing and real-world challenges.

Adapt Classroom Pedagogy

Transform teaching approaches to embrace student-centered, collaborative learning environments where technology enhances rather than replaces meaningful human interaction.

Use AI Responsibly

Implement AI tools that complement teacher expertise while maintaining transparency about their capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations in educational settings.

Integrate Technology Ethically

Adopt technologies that protect student privacy, promote digital citizenship, and ensure equitable access while critically evaluating their impact on learning outcomes.

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:

  • Uniquely human skills will continue to grow in importance
  • Knowing when to use technology is just as important as knowing when not to use it
  • Today's students must learn to grapple with big questions about technology's impact on their lives and society
  • We are all part of deciding what the future with advanced technology will look like

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.

Click here to access our Subject-Specific Guides to see how Pedagog.ai can transform the classroom in a variety of subjects and grade levels!

Our team

Priten Shah

Priten Soundar-Shah

Executive Director

Nina Bamberg

Deputy Director/COO

Lorin Koch

Curriculum Development Associate

Sophie Pearo

Curriculum & Instruction Assistant

Long Trinh

Growth Intern

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. 

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