Derek is the Director of Innovation and Technology at Ethos School. With Ethos, an online school operating across four continents, he has worked on various projects involving synchronous learning, educational startups, and professional development for schools across the United States. Derek’s current focus is leveraging generative AI to develop TrekAI, an LLM-based tutor. Within the real-time incubator of Ethos, his focus is on how to bring the best of technology to the student . His work centers on researching, understanding, and leveraging the impact of technology in learning environments, aiming to make learning more accessible and effective for students of all backgrounds at every phase of life.