My career started in the classroom.
I taught middle school before moving into teacher training and corporate training, where I focused on helping people understand complex ideas and apply them in practical ways.
Along the way, I also built a career as a writer and content strategist, helping organizations communicate clearly and effectively.
Over the course of my career, I’ve delivered talks, trainings, and school visits that have reached more than 50,000 people, helping audiences understand complex ideas and use them in meaningful ways.
When artificial intelligence tools began transforming the way people create and work, I became fascinated with a new question…
“How can we use these tools to make our work and lives better—without losing the human intelligence that makes them meaningful?”
Today I help organizations, educators, and families understand how to use AI thoughtfully and productively.
My work includes:
Across all of this work, my goal is the same: helping people use new technology in ways that genuinely improve their lives.
Shana is a dynamic presenter who makes AI accessible and immediately actionable. She’s excellent at breaking down complex ideas so people actually get it — and walk away ready to use it.
Shana is a talented corporate trainer who can command a room and make complex technology clear.
Shana is one of the most dynamic educator-trainers I’ve ever worked with. She combines empathy, storytelling, and classroom experience to make complex ideas meaningful and memorable.”
I am the author of three books exploring storytelling, creativity, and the changing role of writers in the age of technology.
My most recent book, Poof! The Disappearance of a Writer in the Age of AI, examines what happens when artificial intelligence begins to reshape creative work—and what that means for writers, educators, and anyone who cares about the future of human creativity.
Writing that book pushed me to think more deeply about how humans and AI can work together, and it ultimately led me to the work I do today.
I am also the author of the award-winning novels A Thousand Never Evers and Laugh With The Moon, published by Random House. Together the books have sold nearly 100,000 copies and received honors including a Parents’ Choice Award and a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
My background in writing, policy, and education continues to shape how I approach artificial intelligence—with a focus on clarity, thoughtful use, and real-world impact.
Organizations, schools, and parent groups often invite me to help them make sense of artificial intelligence and use it more thoughtfully.
I frequently work with groups that want to: