About me
Dana Saito-Stehberger, Ed.D. is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and a Research Specialist at the University of California, Irvine Digital Learning Lab. She leads the design and research of innovative K–12 curricula that integrate computational thinking and artificial intelligence into core subject areas. See examples at: bit.ly/44ilgb1 and bit.ly/4ywbhwH. Her work focuses on developing equitable, classroom-ready instructional resources and professional learning that empower educators to confidently teach computing and AI. Dr. Saito-Stehberger has led multiple federally funded education initiatives, authored widely-used open educational resources, and presents nationally on AI literacy, computer science education, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies to support teaching and learning.