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Education Technology Professional

Designing education
that scales

From curriculum systems to 35,000+ student programs — I bridge pedagogy and technology to create learning experiences that work.

About Me

I'm an education technology professional who thrives at the intersection of pedagogy and innovation. With a PhD (expected May 2026) in Curriculum & Instruction, an MS in Educational Technology, and a BSc Hons in Computing, along with 7+ years of experience spanning K-12, higher education, and nonprofit settings, I design scalable learning programs that are both research-grounded and learner-centered.

Currently, as Curriculum Manager at Code For Fun, I oversee CS and STEAM curricula reaching 35,000+ students across 300+ schools in Silicon Valley and beyond. I bring together instructional design, program management, and a passion for equity in education — from empowering women in Nepal through literacy programs to shaping computer science education in K-12 classrooms.

Ashima Sitaula, PhD
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Years Experience

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Students Reached

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Women Empowered

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Published Books

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Degrees (PhD, MS, BSc)

Featured Projects

A selection of interactive modules, curriculum designs, and education programs I've created.

Skills & Expertise

Bridging education research with technology to design scalable learning experiences.

Program Management

End-to-end program design and delivery, cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder communication, and scaling educational initiatives across districts and organizations.

AI Literacy & Collaboration

Developing AI literacy curricula, integrating emerging technologies into K-12 instruction, and collaborating with engineering teams to shape responsible AI education tools.

Education & Research

Curriculum design grounded in learning science, published researcher in education technology, experienced in UDL, backward design, and assessment frameworks.

Technical Skills

HTML / CSS / JavaScript Python SoftChalk Articulate 360 Canvas LMS Blackboard Google Workspace Microsoft Office Suite Curriculum Mapping ADDIE / SAM Backward Design UDL Data Analysis SCORM Accessibility (WCAG) AI Tools Integration

Experience & Education

A journey from Kathmandu to Silicon Valley, driven by a passion for equitable education.

Jan 2025 — Present

Curriculum Manager

Code For Fun • Sunnyvale, CA

  • Oversee all CS and STEAM curricula reaching 35,000+ students across 300+ schools
  • Lead curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on educational tool development
  • Train and mentor instructors on curriculum delivery
Aug 2023 — Aug 2024

Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant

ISU — Dept of Teaching & Learning • Terre Haute, IN

  • Designed and delivered graduate-level course content (CIMT 657)
  • Created interactive SoftChalk learning modules
  • Conducted research on educational technology integration
Aug 2021 — Jul 2023

Graduate Assistant

Office of the President & Provost, ISU • Terre Haute, IN

  • Supported university-level administrative initiatives
  • Assisted with strategic planning and academic program coordination
Dec 2020 — Aug 2021

Curriculum Developer

Hands In Outreach (HIO) • Sheffield, MA

  • Designed literacy curriculum for 150+ adult women in Nepal
  • Organized STEM career days for high school girls
  • Managed community education programs
Sep 2019 — Dec 2020

Graduate Assistant

Office of Education Abroad, ISU • Terre Haute, IN

  • Supported international education programs and student advising
  • Coordinated education abroad outreach and communications
Apr 2014 — Nov 2018

Computer Teacher & Education Technologist

Lalitpur Secondary Boarding School (LMV) • Lalitpur, Nepal

  • Taught computer science and technology courses
  • Integrated educational technology into classroom instruction
Expected May 2026

PhD in Curriculum & Instruction

Indiana State University • Terre Haute, IN

Research focus on technology integration in education.

Dec 2020

MS in Educational Technology

Indiana State University • Terre Haute, IN

Focus on instructional technology and online learning design.

Sep 2017

BSc Hons in Computing (IT)

London Metropolitan University (Islington College) • Kathmandu, Nepal

Foundation in computing, information technology, and software development.

Publications

Published research contributing to the field of education technology.

Essay

The Kaleidoscope of Connections

Sitaula, A. (2024). The Kaleidoscope of Connections. In Bridging Cultures, Empowering Futures: Global Citizenship and International Education (pp. 15-18). STAR Scholar Press.

Book Chapter

Lap of Mount Everest Our Lab of Learning

Sitaula, A., & Sitaula, G. (2021). Lap of Mount Everest Our Lab of Learning: The Education Structure of Nepal. In J. McConnell-Farmer (Ed.), World of Children: Perceptions and Connections in Sustainability with Reflections during the Pandemic (pp. 181-202). Linton Atlantic Books, USA.

Let's Connect

I'm actively seeking roles in education technology, learning & development, curriculum design, and program management at mission-driven tech companies. Let's discuss how my experience can support your team's goals.

Based in Sunnyvale, CA