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Design learning experiences rooted in curiosity, research, and the belief that every student deserves to wonder.
“A must read for anyone dedicated to shaping a more purposeful and engaging future for education.”
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About the Authors
Katherine Larsen, Ph.D.
Dr. Katherine Carnazzo Larsen is an educator, researcher, and mental health professional with more than 15 years of experience across public and private education. Her work blends research, data, and systems-level leadership to support district teams with visioning and goal setting, cultivating teacher leaders, and strengthening MTSS and SEL initiatives through high-quality professional learning and ongoing coaching. Earlier in her career, she taught students with learning disabilities and provided psychological services for students in preschool through grade 12, including assessment, counseling, crisis support, and consultation.As co-author of Wonder, By Design, she brings a deep commitment to making learning more accessible through thoughtful design, practical tools, and evidence-informed improvement.
Co-Founder
Andrea Tejedor, Ed.D.
Dr. Andrea Tejedor is an educator, former principal and assistant superintendent, and the co-author of Wonder, By Design: A Framework for Pedagogical Innovation. With more than two decades of experience in New York’s Hudson Valley—as an elementary teacher, instructional technology specialist, and district innovation leader—she now researches and writes about teacher-driven, student-centered change. Andrea holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and speaks nationally on practical ways to design learning that is engaging, equitable, and responsive, especially when using AI and learning technologies as tools to support (not replace) great teaching.
Co-FounderUpcoming Speaking Events & Workshops
July 14 - 15, 2026
Full-day workshop & Book signing
Dr. Andrea Tejedor
Limited Capacity! How do we create schools where innovation isn’t a one-time initiative but a daily mindset? A space where every teacher feels empowered to experiment, reflect, and refine their practice in ways that truly benefit students? This 3-hour interactive workshop invites K–12 school and district leaders to explore the Pedagogical Innovation Framework, a practical, relationship-centered model for fostering authentic, student-driven instructional change.
Drawing from the research, reflective tools, and real classroom stories featured in the upcoming book on pedagogical innovation, this session will challenge leaders to reimagine their role not just as implementers of change, but as cultivators of conditions where innovation can thrive.
NYSCATE AI Summer Camp:
Designing Wonder in an AI World
July 23, 2026 - 11:00 - 12:00 ET
Designing Wonder in an AI World is a hands-on workshop that helps educators use Google Gemini to design learning experiences that are purposeful, differentiated, and filled with curiosity. Grounded in Wonder, By Design: A Framework for Pedagogical Innovation, participants will explore how to build a custom Gem that supports instructional planning, scaffolding, student choice, feedback, and “wonder moments” without replacing student thinking. Using a real lesson or unit from their own practice, educators will identify a small, high-leverage opportunity for change and use Gemini to create reusable prompts, differentiated supports, and classroom-ready learning pathways that expand access while maintaining rigor. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a working Gem, an AI-supported differentiation toolkit, a redesigned lesson or mini-unit.