Dr. Dianna Beirne brings a wealth of experience to the educational landscape, particularly in the realm of language acquisition, student equity, and the emerging field of artificial intelligence in schools.

 
 

Her extensive background in classroom teaching and curriculum design are natural extensions of her professional journey and a testament to her dedication to transformative education. Her hands-on experience has equipped her with insights into the challenges and opportunities that exist when teaching multilingual learners and creating curricula and lessons that prepare elementary, middle, and high school learners for the real world.

In addition to her work with literacy and language development, Dr. Beirne is a recognized expert on the responsible use of AI in K–12 education. She helps schools and educators understand how to integrate AI tools in ways that promote equity, protect privacy, and build critical thinking skills. Through professional development courses, policy design, and practical classroom strategies, she empowers teachers and administrators to move beyond fear of AI and instead harness it as a partner for teaching and learning.

She is passionate about empowering fellow educators to create classrooms where every student has the resources and support necessary to thrive academically, linguistically, and socially.

 

Professional Development

Artificial Intelligence in Schools: From Fear to Empowerment

Dr. Dianna Beirne offers engaging, practical workshops on the responsible integration of AI in K–12 education. Rather than treating AI as a threat, her sessions reframe it as a powerful tool to enhance teaching and learning. Educators walk away with:

  • Clarity on Policies and Ethics – how to craft and implement AI use policies that protect privacy, equity, and academic integrity.

  • Classroom Strategies – low-lift routines and assignments that make AI support student learning rather than replace it.

  • Future Trends – what’s on the horizon (multimodal AI, adaptive tutors, privacy-by-design) and how schools can stay prepared without being overwhelmed.

  • Hands-On Practice – opportunities to design AI-informed lessons, practice prompt engineering, and develop routines for coaching critical thinking with AI.

Dr. Beirne equips educators, administrators, and districts with the knowledge and tools to move from “catching cheaters” to “coaching thinkers,” ensuring AI integration strengthens—not undermines—student learning.

Ready to develop curriculum, integrate AI thoughtfully, and implement innovative strategies that support language development while also bolstering content knowledge across various disciplines? Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with Dr. Dianna Beirne. CLICK HERE to get started.

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Dr. Dianna Beirne’s online courses

What Every Teacher Needs To Know About Multilingual Learners

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Empowering Educators: Teaching and Leading with AI

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Books by Dianna Beirne

  • What Not To Do In College: But You Probably Will

  • Aurelious Forty, Volume 1

  • Aurelious Forty, Volume 2

  • Aurelious Forty, Volume 3

  • Engaging Students Using the Unit in Comprehensive Lesson Plannin (with Katheleen Velsor)

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