Merissa Sadler-Holder

Merissa Sadler-Holder, the recipient of ASU+GSV’s 2024 & 2025 Leading Woman in AI title, and has 13 years of classroom experience. She has been an educator at La Cañada Unified School District, utilizing her credentials in multiple subjects, single subject, CTE authorization, and a Master's degree in E-Learning to excel in her field. She founded Teaching with Machines, which aims to serve forward thinking educators and schools to leverage AI to innovate their practices and empower their students with AI. Teaching with Machines is a collaborative partner with 2024 ASU+GSV (AI)R Show alongside Code.org, Digital Promise, and aiEDU. Her expertise extends to developing impactful, engaging professional development programs for teachers, helping districts navigate AI integration, providing valuable free resources, and curating a weekly newsletter focused on the intersection of AI and education.