Youth Innovators in AI: How NYCPS Connect Students To Real World Industries

Tara brings together people, processes, and technology to transform learning in NYC Public Schools. As Director of the Digital Learning and Innovation (DLI), Tara collaborates with educators, school leaders, and district leaders to personalize learning environments and experiences through technology solutions. Her unique expertise spans both teaching and learning, as well IT, strengthened by her former roles as Director of Citywide Ed Tech. Tara's classroom is deeply rooted in special education and ensuring all students needs are met universally. She helps connect IT, pedagogy, and adult learning to sustain an enterprise learning architecture that empowers all.

Megan Kiefer is the founder of Take Two Film Academy. A vocal proponent of film’s power to create positive change in the world, she’s been teaching storytelling and filmmaking to young people since 2004. She’s the author of The Third Dimension of Literacy, and the founder of two retail companies. Kiefer is also an active member of the Summit Series and the Charles & Lynn Schusterman REALITY Initiative. She holds a BA from Tufts University and an MBA from Babson College.