Ms. Samantha Gleisten

Samantha Gleisten is an award-winning educator, instructional designer, and co-founder of AI Educators, where she leads innovation at the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and teacher well-being. With over 25 years of experience in K–12 and adult education, Samantha blends Montessori philosophy, digital literacy, and human-centered AI design to empower both students and teachers. She is the co-creator of HeyBohdi, a first-of-its-kind coaching platform that offers emotionally intelligent, real-time support to teachers navigating the challenges of modern classrooms. Samantha regularly presents on AI ethics, educator support systems, and future-ready learning at national conferences, and she is known for her ability to translate cutting-edge ideas into grounded, transformational practices. Her work centers on one core question: What if every teacher had the support they truly needed—when they needed it most?