
Adam Seldow
Senior Director, Education Partnerships at Roblox; EdTech Leader & Innovator
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Summary
Adam Seldow is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to enhance education, with a career spanning over two decades across public school districts, educational technology companies, and major tech platforms. His work consistently focuses on personalized learning and expanding access to quality educational experiences. asugsvsummit+2
As Senior Director of Education Partnerships at Roblox, Seldow is at the forefront of integrating immersive 3D experiences into learning. He aims to make game-based learning and assessments accessible, while prioritizing student data privacy and online safety. asugsvsummit+1
During his tenure at Meta (formerly Facebook), Seldow held key leadership roles in education partnerships, contributing to initiatives like the Summit Learning Platform. He played a crucial role in bringing personalized learning tools to a broader audience through public-private partnerships. harvardaed+2
Seldow's educational background includes multiple degrees from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, culminating in an EdD in Education Policy and Leadership, alongside a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point. This diverse academic foundation underscores his blend of strategic leadership and deep pedagogical understanding. theorg+2
Before his roles at major tech companies, Seldow held significant technology leadership positions in public school districts, including Chief Technology Officer for Chesterfield County Public Schools and Chief Information Technology for Framingham Public Schools. He was recognized with the Virginia State Education Technology Leader Award in 2012. theorg+2
Work
Education
Writing
Technology-rich activities: One type does not motivate all
January 1, 2018A publication co-authored by Adam Seldow with J.A. Chen, from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, discussing the motivation provided by different technology-rich activities.
Social Tagging in K–12 Education: Folksonomies for Student Folk
January 1, 2006An unpublished thesis or paper from Harvard Graduate School of Education exploring the use of social tagging in K-12 education.