Framework
The LEVER Framework
Marie's equity-centered leadership model (Lead, Envision, Vitalize, Employ, Reflect) for K-12 superintendents navigating Ed 2.0 to Ed 4.0. IP owner: Alexandria's Design.
Marie Martin
Ed.L.Educational Leadership Scholar · AI & Learning Architect · NSF PI
Educational leadership scholar and AI-powered practitioner with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from USC, where her dissertation investigated the Fourth Industrial Revolution's impact on marginalized communities. CEO of Alexandria's Design, a woman-owned instructional design firm serving federal agencies, K-12 districts, and higher education.
Creator of the LEVER Framework, an equity-centered leadership model for K-12 superintendents navigating AI integration. VP of Education at ModelIt / Discovery Collective and NSF Principal Investigator. More than 20 years teaching and designing learning across K-12, higher education, and the private sector on three continents.
Research & Leadership
Company
Alexandria's Design
CEO of the woman-owned, SBA 8(a) track instructional design firm serving federal agencies, K-12 districts, and higher education.
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NSF Principal Investigator
PI on NSF 25-545 proposal on STEM K-12 computational modeling and equity. Target award: $350K–$500K.
Dissertation
USC — 4IR & Marginalized Communities
Doctoral research on the Fourth Industrial Revolution's impact on historically marginalized communities; foundation for applied equity-first AI integration work.
Publications
Six USC Articles Submitted
Manuscripts across learning theory, equity, and AI integration currently under peer review at two journals.
Conference
NAME 2026
Proposal accepted for the National Association for Multicultural Education 2026 conference.
Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Full academic CV — employment, teaching, research, service, and publications.
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Academic and industry cover letter, customizable for faculty and leadership opportunities.
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LEVER Framework White Paper
Full white paper on the LEVER Framework for equity-centered AI leadership in K-12.
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Ed 4.0 White Paper
Scholarship on Education 4.0 — the 4IR transition for K-12 districts.
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Marie-Martin-Resume.pdf
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