The way we read, write, teach, and learn has changed, and so has the world around us. As AI continues to grow, questions are emerging: How do we prepare students for an AI-powered world without sacrificing critical thinking, creativity, communication, and independent learning? How do we use AI responsibly while preserving the human expertise at the heart of teaching and learning?

At ElevatEd, we help students, educators, and communities make sense of the digital age. Our mission is to empower people to think critically, question what they see, and use technology with intention.

From interactive workshops for teachers to outreach programs that support seniors and communities, we make digital, media, information, and AI literacy skills accessible to all. We believe learners should lead the way, using AI to strengthen their creativity, communication, and critical thinking, not hand those things over to it.

Because when people are informed,
they are empowered.

Bio

Sherine Aboelezz is the Founder and Lead Facilitator of ElevatEd. An AI in Education Consultant, seasoned English Language Arts educator, and UNESCO-certified Media and Information Literacy Specialist, she brings over 20 years of experience in education, coaching, and curriculum design.

Her career spans teaching in classrooms across the US and the Middle East, leading curriculum projects, writing for Edutopia, coaching educators, facilitating workshops, and reviewing academic journals. As a practitioner, Sherine partners with fellow educators to integrate AI responsibly and effectively. Her approach is grounded in research and a deep understanding of current classroom realities.

She is passionate about helping educators, students, and communities develop the literacy skills needed in our digital age.

Credentials

  • Former Curriculum Design Editor, workshop leader, and International Trainer

  • Contributor at Edutopia

  • Trained Literacy and Instructional Coach (K–12)

  • College Board certified, AP English Language and Composition  

  • Former Writing and Research Specialist, Georgetown University in Qatar

  • Former College Writing Instructor, Rutgers University 

  • National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), member

  • Over 20 years in education across K–12, higher education, and adult learning | 12 years in middle and high school classrooms

  • MA in Teaching of English (Education), Columbia University | BA in Journalism and Media Studies, Rutgers University

  • UNESCO certified Media and Information Literacy Specialist

  • Certification in AI and Education, University of California–Irvine

  • Peer Reviewer for the English Journal