About Us
Built to inspire every student
Lumi was founded to give every student the confidence to read, write, and share their story. We believe in learning environments where creativity fuels literacy and every learner has a voice worth hearing.
Empowering Every Voice
Our mission is simple: advance human knowledge and literacy by empowering student expression, in every classroom, district, and community. We’re committed to creativity, equity, and learning that sparks real engagement.
Storytelling as a pathway to literacy
Students learn best when they’re emotionally connected to what they’re creating — not just completing assignments. By grounding literacy in storytelling, Lumi helps students develop comprehension, writing craft, and ownership over their learning.
Learning through
story
Students write more, because they care about what they’re creating.
AI that supports, not replaces
Guidance and differentiation while teachers remain central.
Designed for real classrooms
Reduces prep time, supports diverse learners, and fits existing workflows.
Designed with Teachers, Literacy Experts & National Advisors
Lumi is guided by national leaders in literacy, equity, innovation, and education policy. Our advisors bring deep expertise across research, AI ethics, K–12 leadership, and learning sciences, keeping Lumi grounded, future-focused, and built for real classroom impact.
Susan Neuman
Susan Neuman is a nationally recognized scholar in early childhood literacy and former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. Her research focuses on improving literacy outcomes for underserved communities and shaping eviden
Chris Cerf
Chris Cerf is a longtime leader in K–12 innovation who has served as Commissioner of Education for New Jersey and as a strategic advisor to major school systems. His work centers on policy, performance improvement, and large-scale district transformation.
Jean-Claude Brizard
Jean-Claude Brizard leads Digital Promise, a national nonprofit advancing innovation and equity in education. A former superintendent and senior education advisor, he focuses on bridging research, technology, and classroom practice to improve student learning at scale.
Kris Gutiérrez
Kris Gutiérrez is an acclaimed researcher in learning sciences whose work explores literacy development, multilingual learners, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Her scholarship helps districts design environments where all students can participate as knowledge creators.
Isabelle Hau
Isabelle Hau guides major interdisciplinary efforts at Stanford to advance learning innovation across policy, research, and technology. Her work emphasizes equitable access to high-quality learning tools and responsible implementation of emerging technologies.
Miguel Cardona
Miguel Cardona served as the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education, championing equity, student support, and modernized learning environments nationwide. His career spans decades in K–12 as a teacher, principal, and state education leader.
Michael Levine
Michael Levine is a leading expert in early childhood development and the impact of digital media on learning. At Sesame Workshop and beyond, he has shaped research-based strategies that support young learners and promote high-quality educational content.
Why This Matters
On the belief that every student has a story worth telling,
and technology should help them tell it safely.
I’ve seen struggling writers transform when they create a character that reflects who they are. I’ve seen teachers relax when they have tools that truly support, not replace, their role.
Lumi was built for those moments.
Our mission is simple: help every student find their voice, to write with purpose, express themselves, and take pride in their ideas.
And just as importantly, Lumi is built with integrity. We never use student data to train AI. Safety, transparency, and trust are core to who we are.
Learning should feel joyful. Students should feel ownership. Teachers should feel supported.