April Burkholder
April Burkholder is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in K–12 education and a specialized focus in Educational Technology. As National Manager, Canada at Amira Learning, she serves as the strategic bridge between Amira, Pearson Canada, and district partners. April leads needs assessments, implementation planning, and stakeholder engagement to ensure EdTech solutions align with instructional goals and compliance standards. Her expertise in driving business development and successful technology adoption has helped districts across Canada enhance teaching, accelerate literacy growth, and realize measurable value from innovative learning solutions.
First Day Oct 29
Evidence-Based AI in Literacy: Bridging Neuroscience, Linguistics, and Artificial Intelligence, Presummit Panel Hosted by Pearson Canada/Amira Learning
Description: Explore how advances in AI are transforming literacy instruction through evidence-based design
grounded in neuroscience and linguistics. This session highlights how Amira Learning’s voice
AI delivers real-time reading assessments and tutoring aligned with the Science of
Reading—helping educators scale personalized reading support without compromising
instructional quality.
Participants will:
● Examine the research foundations behind AI-driven literacy tools.
● See how voice AI supports accuracy, fluency, and comprehension growth.
● Learn how educators are integrating Amira into daily literacy routines while maintaining
professional judgment and instructional agency.
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