Keisha Redd-Hannans, assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and assessment at New Haven Public Schools, has been selected to the 2025-2026 cohort of the Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship – a program formed through a partnership between GSV and Google for Education.
Now entering its third year, the Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship unites K-12 superintendents and top-level instructional leaders dedicated to working at the intersection of technology and instruction to shape the future of education. By fostering collaboration, the Fellowship creates a powerful network that drives advancements in the EdTech landscape, instructional innovation, and student outcomes.
“I am excited to embark upon this journey as a Google GSV Innovation Fellow,” said Redd-Hannans. “I look forward to learning more about the intersection of technology, in particular, AI and its potential impacts on student and staff outcomes. I am looking forward to collaborating side-by-side with other leaders in education from across the nation and to bringing this learning back to New Haven Public Schools.
“One of my goals in joining the Fellowship is to address teacher retention and burnout by finding ways to utilize AI to assist teachers with time-efficient innovative strategies for lesson planning and providing feedback to students without losing the human touch,” added Redd-Hannans. “Another is to find meaningful, productive ways for students to utilize AI to help them to successfully compete globally.”
Said Tiffany Taylor, Partner & Co-President of the ASU+GSV Summit: “What began as a bold vision just two years ago has grown into a dynamic community of K-12 leaders driving meaningful change—from shaping district-wide strategy to leading instructional transformation at scale. The ripple effect of the Google GSV Fellowship is clear—and growing—thanks to an incredible network of alumni and the brilliance of our new 2025-2026 cohort. These are 32 system-level leaders who are not just ready for what’s next, but actively shaping it—tackling some of education’s biggest opportunities through the lens of innovation and with today’s most powerful technologies. We’re honored to be on this journey with them.”
Throughout the year, Redd-Hannans will work alongside 31 other Fellowship participants, collectively serving over 3.8 million students nationwide. Fellows will engage in collaborative projects, share insights, and create tangible impacts for their districts and the broader education system. In this unique environment, the Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship and newest cohort are poised to pave the way for more innovative and student-centered learning.
About GSV
GSV is a global platform fueling scaled innovation in “PreK to Gray” education and workforce skills to ensure that ALL people have equal access to the future. The platform includes the flagship ASU+GSV Summit (founded 2010), India-based ASU+GSV & Emeritus Summit (founded 2023), and The AI Show @ ASU+GSV (founded 2024). The investment arm of GSV is GSV Ventures (founded 2016), a multi-stage venture fund investing in the most important innovations across the global “PreK to Gray” landscape.
About Google for Education
Google for Education is a division of Google dedicated to empowering educators and students with innovative tools and technologies that transform the learning experience. With a mission to make education accessible, engaging, and effective for all, Google for Education offers a wide range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of teachers, students, administrators, and institutions. Through initiatives like Google Classroom, G Suite for Education, Chromebooks, and various educational apps and tools, Google for Education aims to create inclusive and collaborative learning environments, foster digital literacy, and inspire creativity and critical thinking. By harnessing the power of technology, Google for Education is committed to shaping the future of education and preparing students for success in the digital age.
