Douglas Kiang

AI Educator, Menlo School

Douglas Kiang is an award-winning AI Educator and Computer Science teacher at Menlo School in Silicon Valley. With over three decades of experience, he has taught at independent schools and at Harvard University. Douglas helped design the AP Computer Science Principles course, he was an author of Apple’s Develop in Swift curriculum, and he is an advocate for ethical, human-centered AI education. Douglas designs courses that blend technology, storytelling, and creative problem-solving, encouraging students to think critically about their role in an AI-powered future. He is a recipient of the NCWIT Educator Award for support and encouragement of young women’s interest in computing and information technology. He is a Hawaii nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. Douglas holds a master’s degree in Technology, Innovation, and Education from Harvard and a master’s degree in computer science. As a speaker and workshop leader, he helps educators nationwide to integrate AI meaningfully while fostering student agency, empathy, and collaboration.