With nearly 20 years in education, Marlee Strawn has transitioned from classroom teacher to edtech leader, shaping the future of AI in education. As co-founder and head of education at Scholar Education—an AI-powered platform inspired by two lovable bernedoodles—she is dedicated to leveraging AI to support educators and scale personalized learning for diverse student needs.

Now used across K–12 schools in Florida, Scholar Education is quickly becoming a trusted partner for districts implementing AI in meaningful, ethical ways. A 2024 EDSAFE AI Alliance Women in AI Fellow and a 2025 ASU+GSV Women Leading AI honoree, Strawn is a recognized thought leader in AI ethics, safety, and policy. She is also a sought-after speaker on AI’s impact on education systems, including her 2024 TEDx talk, “Redefining Learning for the Next Generation.”

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