The way we read and learn has changed, and so has the world around us. 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 confidence.

From interactive workshops for teachers to outreach programs that support seniors and communities, we make digital and media literacy skills accessible to all. We also provide foundational training in AI literacy, guiding educators to understand and use artificial intelligence as a responsible learning partner. Because when people are informed, they are empowered.

Bio

Sherine Aboelezz is the Founder and Lead Facilitator of ElevatEd™. A 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, and presenting workshops worldwide. Sherine is passionate about helping both educators and communities develop the critical literacy skills needed in our digital age.

Credentials

  • Over 20 years in education | 12 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 (In Progress)

  • 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 for Teachers of English (NCTE), member