Our team.
Peter Siner
Founder
Peter Siner is the founder of Teach Smarter, an assistant principal, Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, and AI for Education specialist who helps schools turn emerging technology into practical improvements in teaching and learning. With more than a decade of experience spanning classroom teaching, instructional coaching, curriculum implementation, and school leadership, he works directly with educators and district leaders to integrate AI in ways that strengthen instruction, support teachers, and improve student outcomes.
Peter holds a Master of Education in Educational Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education. He is a frequent presenter at national and regional conferences, including ISTE, FETC, and MATSOL, where he speaks on AI implementation, instructional leadership, professional learning, Google Workspace for Education, and sustainable approaches to educational technology.
Through Teach Smarter, Peter designs professional learning experiences, strategic planning sessions, keynote presentations, and implementation support for schools across the country. His work focuses on helping educators use AI responsibly while maintaining strong instructional practices, critical thinking, differentiated instruction, and meaningful student engagement. He also co-hosts the Teach Smarter Podcast, where he interviews leading voices in education, research, and artificial intelligence.
Areas of Expertise
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• School Leadership
• Professional Learning
• Instructional Coaching
• Curriculum Implementation
• Google Workspace for Education
• Educational Technology
• Teacher Professional Development
• Strategic Planning
• MTSS and Systems Improvement
• Prompt Engineering for Educators
• Responsible AI Implementation
Stephanie Dinnen
Founding Partner
Stephanie Dinnen is an experienced instructional leader with a background in curriculum design, educator training, and multi-tiered systems of support. She holds a Master of Education in School Leadership (K–12) and a Master of Science in Psychology, and is certified in elementary education, middle grades ELA, English as a Second Language, literacy, and K–12 administration.
Stephanie has served as an instructional lead teacher, school-based literacy coach, and district literacy specialist, supporting the implementation and evaluation of Tier I and MTSS-aligned initiatives. Her work emphasizes evidence-based literacy instruction, capacity building, and outcome-driven professional learning.
Before entering the K–12 field, Stephanie worked in academia, focusing on the dissemination and adaptation of evidence-based interventions in national public health settings. Her dual expertise in education and psychology informs her systemic, data-informed approach to school improvement.
Areas of Expertise
• Curriculum Design & Instruction
• Professional Learning & Teacher Development
• School Leadership
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• English Language Arts Instruction
• English Learner Education
• Literacy Development
• AI Integration for Teaching & Learning
• Educational Technology
• Strategic Planning for Schools