2025 LASSCA Conference

Dan Fitzpatrick is the author of the bestselling book, “The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education.” He writes weekly on the transformation of education for Forbes. His work has earned him esteemed accolades such as the Tech Champion Award at the Digital Industry Dynamite Awards and top 30 K-12 Influencers by EdTech Magazine. Fitzpatrick’s former roles include director for digital strategy at Education Partnership North East and senior leader at a secondary school. Presently, he serves as director at Thirdbox Ltd.  

Fitzpatrick holds an M.A. from Durham University, a postgraduate certificate in education from University College London, and a postgraduate diploma in Design Thinking and Innovation from MIT. Fitzpatrick has helped 60k+ educators worldwide embrace AI. Additionally, he has partnered with hundreds of small business leaders and marketing professionals to enhance their practices using artificial intelligence. He is a regular contributor in the media on all matters of AI, and has been featured on ITV’s “Good Morning Britain,” Time magazine, Sky News and ITV News. 

Dr. Sarah Wannemuehler has been involved in private and public education for over 50 years as both a teacher, assistant principal, principal and associate professor. Dr. Wannemuehler holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Southern Indiana, a master’s degree from Indiana University, and an educational specialist and doctorate degrees from Spalding University. 

Dr. Wannemuehler served as an instructor at the University of San Francisco for two decades teaching education law in the Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership program. For three years, Dr. Wannemuehler was the director of graduate studies at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. She is presently the director of clinical practice at the University of Southern Indiana and teaches in the Graduate School of Education. Dr. Wannemuehler is a member of the Education Law Association. She is a national lecturer on the topic of private school law.