Redesign How Work And Learning Happen Across Your District
Technology is already in your schools. The question is whether it's there by design or by default.
Designing Schools helps district leaders turn ambitious ideas into practical changes across classrooms, teams, and systems. Using design thinking, we help your community decide what should change, what should remain human, and where technology, including AI can help.
Self-Paced Courses
One-Day Workshops
6-Month Accelerator
Picking An AI Tool ≠ Having An AI Strategy
Most districts respond to AI by picking a tool like Magic School or ChatGPT and asking their faculty and staff to use it. Some of them will. Most of them won’t. And the leaders who made the call are left wondering what went wrong.
The problem usually has nothing to do with the tool. It's that nobody thought about what the people expected to use it actually need.
The Solution Is Design Thinking
Design thinking is a problem-solving methodology that starts with the people you’re trying to serve — not the solution you’re trying to implement.
Instead of asking "which tool should we use," it asks "what do our students, educators, and families actually need?".
We’ll Walk You Through Our Design Thinking Framework To Figure Out What Problems Need Solving And Where Technology May (Or May Not!) Support Those Goals
We start by getting to know your educators, students, and parents. From there, we’ll build an approach to AI that fits your unique needs – whether that’s using AI more frequently, strategically safe-guarding your students, or getting back to pen and paper altogether.
Introducing
P - Problem
What barrier is holding you back?
Every district has a different obstacle. For some it's staff resistance. For others it's board pressure, equity concerns, or simply not knowing where to start. We name it clearly before we try to solve it.
S - Situation
What is your current role and context?
Before anything else, we get clear on where you're starting from. Your district's size, culture, and existing relationship with technology all shape what's possible. There's no one-size-fits-all answer here.
A - Aspiration
What does success look like for your district?
This is where we get specific about the future you're building toward. Not a vague vision — a concrete picture of what your school looks like when AI is working for your people, not against them.
R - Results
What outcomes do you need to see?
We define what progress actually looks like — for your educators, your students, and your community. So you know when it's working.
K - Kismet
What strategies will get you there?
This is where it comes together. Five tailored strategies that fit your situation, your problem, and your aspiration. A real starting point, not a generic roadmap.
Most AI frameworks were built for technology teams. SPARK was built for school leaders. It's a five-part process that starts with your people (not the platform) and gives you a clear path from where you are now to a successful AI adoption.
introducing
Most AI frameworks were built for technology teams. SPARK was built for school leaders. It's a five-part process that starts with your people (not the platform) and gives you a clear path from where you are now to a successful AI adoption.
S - Situation
What is your current role and context?
Before anything else, we get clear on where you're starting from. Your district's size, culture, and existing relationship with technology all shape what's possible. There's no one-size-fits-all answer here.
P - Problem
What barrier is holding you back?
Every district has a different obstacle. For some it's staff resistance. For others it's board pressure, equity concerns, or simply not knowing where to start. We name it clearly before we try to solve it.
A - Aspiration
What does success look like for your district?
This is where we get specific about the future you're building toward. Not a vague vision — a concrete picture of what your school looks like when AI is working for your people, not against them.
R - Results
What outcomes do you need to see?
We define what progress actually looks like — for your educators, your students, and your community. So you know when it's working.
AI Power Circle
If you need a full AI strategy built with your team over 6 months.
Over 6 months, I’ll personally walk your leadership team through The Innovation Cycle in 45-day sprints, co-designing an approach to AI that's built around your unique students, educators, and community. You leave with a strategy your whole team helped build — including a Design Council, Innovation Cohorts running across your sites, and a clear roadmap for what comes next.
“You’ll learn so much more than just AI.”
Stacy Kratochvil · San Mateo Union High School District
Sabba is amazing, and you’ll learn so much more than just AI. After completing the course, I created and led a 6-week AI literacy program for my district, filling a gap where no AI training had existed before.
“I love how it’s about shifting mindsets rather than adding more tasks. It helped me see how empathy-driven solutions can transform education.”
Jenith Mishne Educator · Newport Mesa USD
“The transformation was astounding — her game-changing approach made a lasting impact.”
Nyma · VP, Client Services, VIZIO
The transformation was astounding. Our strengthened collaboration led to impressive growth and a significant increase in revenue. If you’re seeking a technology-driven, collaborative work environment that drives success, look no further than Sabba. Her game-changing approach has made a lasting impact on our team at VIZIO.
“An engaging, thought-provoking session — timely and inspiring.”
Dr. Joan Perez · Assistant Superintendent, San Gabriel USD
Thank you for leading such an engaging and thought-provoking session. You helped deepen our understanding of Design Thinking and the potential of AI tools — not just in theory, but in ways that connect directly to our team’s passion projects. Your insights were timely and inspiring.
Workshops
If you need your staff aligned on AI in a single day.
Professional Development days are a great jumping off point to get your school district thinking about AI. If you want to build your AI strategy consciously, but aren’t ready to work 1:1 just yet - workshops are an excellent place to start. I’ll meet with your leadership team beforehand to understand what you're navigating, then guide your staff through a design thinking process that produces concrete ideas and a shared plan.
“Absolutely incredible — mind-blowing information that will 100% enhance our business.”
Jennifer Schumacher · Sotheby’s
Sabba and her team were absolutely incredible. They showed us simple AI tools that sparked ideas that will 100% enhance our real estate business. If you’re looking to simplify your life or business by leveraging AI in the best ways, you need to take a course from Designing Schools. Absolutely mind-blowing.
“I could’ve listened to her for five more hours.”
Soni Jackson · Sotheby’s
Sabba presented to 50+ top-producing real estate professionals on how AI could take our business to the next level. I could’ve listened to her for five more hours. She is so personable, informed, well spoken, and such a lovely human.
“You were amazing. Our managers have been buzzing all morning about everything you shared.”
Jamie Cortz · Redlands USD
“All three of us felt like we took a TON from your session that will improve our practice as building leaders.”
Colin McNaught, Jessica Lovell & Heather Mount · Principals, Clark County SD (NV)
Courses
If your teachers need practical AI guidance they can start using this week.
Browse my library of online education for educators, parents, and students. The Human Centered AI Classroom gives teachers the tools and confidence to integrate AI starting with just one lesson. The Future Ready Student gives students a framework to use AI wisely and graduate with a portfolio that proves it.
“I went from barely knowing Google Slides to presenting AI tools in my classroom. Now I use it to enhance my lessons and lighten my workload. Thanks to Dr. Q, I went on to lead district-wide PD on AI and even started consulting.”
Jeanne Escalante · 6th Grade Teacher, Imperial School District
“Sabba offers a great perspective on tools and questions, prompting us to rethink lesson development and assessments in a way that feels both practical and innovative.”
Tyler Hagland · Science Teacher, Riverside County Office of Education
“The AI Bootcamp isn’t just about learning tools — it’s about rethinking our approach and finding better, more innovative solutions to the challenges we face.”
Jamie Cortz · Redlands USD
“I’ve trained several Gems that make my tasks more efficient, so I can focus on learners in real time. My feedback is more frequent and consistent, and I can differentiate materials for every kind of learner. An amazing upgrade of my skills.”
Diane Clark · Orange USD
“This course showed me how to let AI take on the creative heavy-lifting of lesson planning, so I can spend more of my energy with my students.”