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Curriculum Vitae

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All (142) Positions Education Ventures Publications Speaking Media Teaching Awards & Honors Radio & TV Press Mentions Undergraduate Activities

Education

Ed.M., Education Policy & Management Harvard Graduate School of Education
September 2020 – May 2021
A.B., Philosophy Harvard College
September 2014 – May 2019
  • Concentration: Philosophy with Secondary in South Asian Studies and Language Citation in Sanskrit
  • cum laude
  • Harvard College Scholar 2016-2017 (Top 10% of Class)

Scholarship

▼ Positions

Member, Faculty Curriculum Committee College Unbound
November 2025 – Present
  • The Committee's responsibilities include the review and approval of new courses, substantive curricular changes, changes to degree and pathway requirements, revision of grading policies, and curriculum program development programs.
Associate, Department of Philosophy Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences Featured
September 2025 – Present
  • Visiting research position focusing on developing a philosophically grounded yet practical approach to teaching critical, ethical reasoning at scale for educators and students.

▼ Books

Author, Ethical Ed Tech: How Educators Can Lead on AI & Digital Safety in K-12 John Wiley's Jossey-Bass, May 2026 Featured
  • How Educators Can Lead on AI & Digital Safety in K-12
  • In Press
Author, AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Wiley's Jossey-Bass, August 2023
  • Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
  • Formats & Translations: Audiobook (Tantor Media, 2024), Arabic (Uumm Al-Quru University, 2026), Simplified Chinese (China Science and Technology Press Co., 2025), Turkish (The Kitap, 2025), Vietnamese (Vietnam Education & Technology, 2026).
  • Stats: 200+ academic citations, 8,000+ copies sold, 3 Amazon bestseller categories
  • Featured: Harvard Magazine, Church Times, University World News, Ed. Magazine.
Co-Editor, Chat(GPT): Navigating the Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Educational Theory and Practice
  • Chapter Co-Author: Educating for Democratic Participation: What AI & Civics Education Mean for Each Other

Podcast Shows

Host, Margin of Thought Be Podcast Network, January 2026 Featured
  • Interviews with teachers, students, professors, and academics conducted for Ethical Ed Tech. In Production for January 2026 Launch.

▼ Op-Eds

"Why Educators Must Become AI Literate, And How to Start" in Edmentum — March 27, 2026
"Why We Need a New Doll Test for AI & Education Post-Brown" in eSchool Learning — June 13, 2024
"AI May Be Making Teacher Burnout Worse" in Education Week — June 5, 2024
"AI's Transformative Role in STEM Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future" in Encorps — April 8, 2024

Keynotes, Presentations, & Panels

Ventures

Executive Director, PedagogyFutures 501c3 Pending Featured
January 2022 – Present
  • Mission: Building a Responsible, Ethical, Human-centered Future for Educational Technology. Programs: Develop AI professional development resources for teachers, reaching over 50,000 teachers through courses, lesson plans, workshops, research, guidebooks, and innovative AI-powered classroom tools, including Socrat.ai.
  • 50,000+ teachers reached
  • Accredited: Graduate-Level Course by SNHU
  • State PD Credit in MA, NY, TX, PA, NJ, MT, AR
  • Includes Socrat.ai student-facing AI literacy tool
  • Major Clients: Paramus Public Schools, Cedar Grove Public Schools, Essex County Schools of Technology, NC Dept of Technology Education
Chief Technology Officer, ThinkerAnalytix 501c3
July 2018 – Present
  • Mission: Scaling Critical Thinking Instruction at Education Institutions Around the World. Role: Lead technology and finance for non-profit working on scaling critical thinking education through argument mapping with custom course development (mastery learning), game and application development, business development and strategy, and financial strategy.
  • Major Clients: Georgia State University, Notre Dame, University of Johannesburg, UT Austin, San Diego Community College District, NC State, Rutgers, NYU, UBC
Co-Founder & Chair, Academy 4SC Academy 4SC
2018 – Present
  • Mission: Training the Next Generation of Civic Leaders Using an Interdisciplinary Curriculum. Programs: Research (white paper on civics education), Video Library (100+ topics, 2M+ views), Lesson Plans (50,000 views/month), Student Programs (7,500+ students from 5th grade to graduate school).
  • Harvard Innovation Lab (2020)
  • City of Boston BCYF Summer Grant (2019)
  • BostInno's 25 Under 25 (2019)
  • Harvardwood Heroes Grant (2018)
  • Harvard COOP Grant (2018)
  • Video Library: 100+ topics, 2M+ views
  • 7,500+ students served worldwide
Chief Executive Officer, Pedagogy Ventures
January 2014 – Present
  • Mission: Empowering Educational Organizations to Use Technology Effectively and Ethically. Services: Consulting (marketing and website development for academic institutions, including custom CRMs, user management, billing systems, and custom course systems) and Classrooms.Cloud (custom technology for virtual synchronous education events, serving over 300,000 students with 200+ organizations).
  • Major Consulting Clients: NYC Urban Debate League, National Debate Tournament, Harvard Debate Council, Gonzaga University, Harvard Law School, Harvard Chan School
  • Classrooms.Cloud: 200+ organizations, 300,000+ students served
  • Awards: NDCA Service Award, NSDA Frank Sferra Director's Commendation, ADA Founders Award for Service
  • Major Classrooms.Cloud Clients: Georgetown, U of Kentucky, Dartmouth, Northwestern, Yale, Harvard, Stanford
Board Member/Secretary, The Boarding School 501c3
August 2019 – September 2025
  • Mission: Advocating For & Training Youth For Board Positions. Role: Led the organization from an operating board to hiring an ED and merger with Academy 4 Social Civics. Supported candidates won board seats at Harvard University, Pennsylvania State University, and National Soccer Association.
Founder, Teach to Learn Foundation 501c3
September 2010 – May 2015
  • Mission: Providing Educational Opportunities for Underserved Youth. Programs: In-person peer tutoring and free classes (50+ classes, avg 20 students), Reading Campaign (500+ young students, 5,000 book donations), Online Academic Portal (1,000+ students from 49 states and 10 countries).
  • Walmart Community Grant
  • Macy's District Grant
  • Amazing Mentors Designation
  • 1,000+ students from 49 states and 10 countries
  • 5,000 book donations

Teaching

Faculty Instructor College Unbound Featured
September 2024 – Present
  • Teach courses to adult learners earning a bachelor's degree on social science, philosophy, and education.
  • Courses: Family & Society, Ethics of Ed Tech, Arguing for Truth, AI in My Life, How We Know What We Know
Workshop Founder Leaders 4SC
2019 – Present
  • Developed civics curricula, instructional philosophies, and staff schedule for middle school camp. Topics: philosophy, history, behavioral economics, and cognitive biases.
Head Debate Coach Commonwealth School
August 2017 – June 2018
  • Teach weekly debate class with students in grades 9-12. Arrange tournaments, intramural debates, and research assignments.
Director of Web Design & Written Advocacy Programs Global Academic Commons
2016 – 2017
  • Designed both programs, including instructional goals, staff schedule, and curriculum for international students ages 9-18.
Teaching Assistant Walter Panas High School
February 2016 – June 2016
  • Worked with special needs and at-risk high school students in grades 9-12. Helped students with homework, test preparation, and study skills in individual and classroom settings.
Assistant Debate Coach Lakeland District Debate Team
September 2013 – June 2016
  • Traveled to tournaments for argument coaching, research, and judging. Taught weekly debate classes on argumentation theory, topic areas, and competitive strategy.
Instructor Speaking and Debating Academy
2015 – 2015
  • Provided classroom instruction and one-on-one tutoring in public speaking and debate.
Lecturer Harvard Debate Council Summer Workshops
2013 – 2014
  • Lectured and worked with students in the Public Forum Workshop.
Instructor National Forensic League of South Korea
August 2013 – November 2013
  • Taught English as a Second Language for elementary school students in Seoul, South Korea. Coached students for participation in various debate events & represented NFL-SK at events.

Awards & Honors

Founders Award For Service American Debate Association
2022
Recognized for work on Classrooms.Cloud
Frank Sferra Director's Commendation National Speech & Debate Association
2021
Recognized for work on Classrooms.Cloud
Service Award National Debate Coaches Association
2021
Recognized for work on Classrooms.Cloud
Harvard Innovation Lab (i-Lab) Acceptance Harvard Innovation Lab
Fall 2020
Accepted into the i-Lab for United 4 Social Change
25 Under 25 Bostoninno
2019
Selected as a member of the 2019 Class of 25 Under 25 for work with United 4 Social Change
Harvardwood Heroes Award Harvardwood
2018
Recognized for work with United 4 Social Change
Melissa Maxcy Wade Social Justice Award Barkley Forum, Emory University
2013
Recognized for work with Teach to Learn Foundation
Featured on HGSE News Harvard Graduate School of Education
Featured on the Harvard Graduate School of Education website for work with United 4 Social Change

Radio & TV

Priten's Discusses Ethical Ed Tech with Sharon Kay What's the 411? with Sharon Kay - JAZZY 88 WFSK
April 1, 2026
Guest, AI and Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence KPFT 90.1 FM Amplified Houston
November 8, 2024

Press Mentions

"Creative Ways to Use AI" Brighterly
April 14, 2026
"What Boy Parents Need to Know About AI" Michigan Mama News
April 8, 2026
"New Books from Alumni" Harvard Ed. Magazine
November 18, 2024
"Education Books: AI, an Unknowable Upheaval in Schools" Church Times
February 2024
"Off the Shelf Book Feature" Harvard Magazine
December 2023
"Effective Professional Development on AI" Edutopia
November 9, 2023
"In an age of AI, understanding the value of a human is key" University World News
August 26, 2023
"United 4 Social Change" Harvard Graduate School of Education — News
February 18, 2021
"25 Under 25: Young Achievers in the Boston Area" Boston Business Journal
December 12, 2019

Undergraduate Activities

Paid Position, Undergraduate Research Scholar Harvard University
Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
  • Topic: Liberalism, Neutrality, & the Gendered Division of Labor with Gina Schouten, Professor of Philosophy
Language Reading Groups Harvard University
Spring 2015 – Fall 2017
  • Latin: Philosophy in Latin with Professor Jefferey McDonough.
  • Sanskrit: Mālatimādhava with Dr. Anand Venkatkrishnan.
  • Hindi: Medieval Hindi Poetry with Dr. Richard Delacy.
General Education Standing Committee Harvard University
Fall 2018
  • Faculty Advisor: Jason Mitchell, Professor of Psychology
Summer Fellowship, Lester Kissel Grant in Practical Ethics Harvard University
Summer 2018
  • Topic: Equal Opportunity and the Family with Gina Schouten, Professor of Philosophy
Independent Research Grant, Harvard College Research Program Harvard University
Summer 2018
  • Topic: Liberal States and the Rights of Non-Citizen Residents with Lucas Stanczyk, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Paper Presenter, Transferable Obligations: Solving the Injustice of Forced Paternal Support CUNY Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
April 2018
Paper Presenter, Transferable Obligations: Solving the Injustice of Forced Paternal Support GPPC Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
April 2018
Paper Presenter, Spousal Visas: A Test Case for Non-Mal Distribution Justifications Against the Gendered Division of Labor RIT Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
April 2018
General Education Student Advisory Board Harvard University
Spring 2018
  • Faculty Advisor: Jason Mitchell, Professor of Psychology
Paper Presenter, Transferable Obligations: Solving the Injustice of Forced Paternal Support UTSC Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
March 2018
Philosophy Department Inclusion and Belonging Study Group Harvard University
Spring 2018
  • Faculty Advisor: Bernhard Nickel, Professor of Philosophy
Independent Research Grant, Harvard College Research Program Harvard University
Summer 2017
  • Topic: Moral & Political Thought in Pre-Modern India with Parimal Patil, Professor of Indian Philosophy